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Iran Says Two Oil Tankers Ditched Attempt to Transit Hormuz

Two oil tankers that had attempted to transit the Strait of Hormuz with U.S. support via the southern lane close to Oman have turned back after one of them caught fire, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Thursday, as…

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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has reported that two oil tankers, which had been attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz, have turned back after one of them caught fire. The tankers, reportedly encouraged by American aircraft, were attempting to navigate the southern lane of the strait, close to Oman. The incident highlights ongoing tensions in the region, where the war continues to escalate. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical waterway for global oil trade, and any disruptions to its operations can have significant implications for the global energy market.

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