Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) navy states that three tankers caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after hitting mines, while another vessel struck naval mines in the eastern part of the waterway. Separately, Yemen’s Houthi forces claim six military operations targeting Saudi Arabian airports and oil facilities, including refineries in Ras Tanura and Rabigh as well as international airports in Riyadh and Dammam.
Saudi Arabia condemns deadly Iranian attack on tanker in Strait of Hormuz
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Regional neighbours condemn attack this week that killed two crew members from the Philippines.
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The navy of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reported that three tankers caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after hitting mines, while a fourth vessel struck naval mines in the eastern part of the waterway. Separately, Yemen’s Houthi forces claimed six military operations targeting Saudi Arabian airports and oil facilities, including refineries in Ras Tanura and Rabigh, as well as international airports in Riyadh and Dammam.