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Iran reports two tankers caught fire in Strait of Hormuz
2Mbarrels
Crude oil carried by each tanker
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said two oil tankers caught fire after striking naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz. The vessels were reportedly carrying about two million barrels of crude oil each.
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AllegedThe Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said two oil tankers caught fire after hitting naval mines.
“the IRGC has said two oil tankers ... caught fire after hitting naval mines”
- 2Mbarrels
Crude oil carried by each tanker
“each carrying about two million barrels of crude oil”
AllegedThe first tanker hit a mine, causing an explosion and a severe fire, according to the IRGC.
“The first tanker hit a mine, triggering an explosion and a “fierce fire””