Tanker hits naval mine in Strait of Hormuz

An oil supertanker struck a naval mine in the Strait of Hormuz, causing an explosion and an onboard fire, Iranian state media reports.

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Iran's Revolutionary Guards say the supertanker carried more than two million barrels of crude and was on an unauthorized route when it hit the mine.

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An oil tanker caught fire after striking a sea mine in the southern Strait of Hormuz, Iranian state media reports.

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Iran's Revolutionary Guard says seven vessels were hit or caught fire overnight in and around the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian state media.

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Iran's Revolutionary Guard says four tankers were struck and caught fire, and three others hit mines, in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Iran's Revolutionary Guard warns of a stronger response against US bases in the region if "further provocations" continue, according to Iranian state TV.

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