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IRGC says tanker caught fire after hitting mines in Strait of Hormuz

Al Jazeera · 2026-11-13

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• What happened: IRGC says tanker caught fire after hitting mines in Strait of Hormuz IRGC says tanker caught fire after hitting mines in Strait of Hormuz A liquefied gas carrier caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after hitting naval mines, according to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The IRGC said the vessel ignored ... • Why it matters: This update may be relevant for Cyprus residents, visitors, businesses or policymakers. • What to watch next: Follow CyprusDailyLife for updates.

IRGC says tanker caught fire after hitting mines in Strait of Hormuz

A liquefied gas carrier caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after hitting naval mines, according to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The IRGC said the vessel ignored warnings and attempted to navigate an unauthorised route through the waterway.

Source: Al Jazeera
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