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Iran: 2 oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz have exploded

Iran: 2 oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz have exploded

Summary

Two oil tankers exploded in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The IRGC said the ships tried to use an unsafe route, which led to the explosions.

Key Facts

  • Two oil tankers exploded near the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Iran’s IRGC reported the explosions.
  • The ships were described as “deviant” by the IRGC.
  • The tankers attempted to enter and exit the strait using what Iran called an unsafe route.
  • The news was reported by Iran’s state-run Fars News Agency.
  • The Strait of Hormuz is a key passage for global oil shipping.
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