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Two vessels catch fire after striking mines in the Strait of Hormuz

Two vessels struck mines in the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire to break out on board.

This was reported by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC, elite units of Iran's armed forces).

According to its information, cited by the Tasnim agency, the incident occurred in the southern part of the Strait of Hormuz. No details were provided.

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