Tanker carrying 750,000 barrels of oil struck a mine in Hormuz
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An oil tanker struck a sea mine in the Strait of Hormuz.
This was announced by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
It is noted that the vessel was carrying 750,000 barrels of oil and attempted to pass along an unauthorized route, despite warnings from the Iranian side.
As a result of the collision with the mine, an explosion occurred, and a powerful fire broke out on board the tanker.
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