Four oil tankers destroyed in Hormuz after hitting mines, Tehran says
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Four oil tankers have caught fire and been destroyed after striking sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz, according to statements from Tehran. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps specified that the vessels hit these hazards while attempting to navigate a prohibited route. France 24 added that the incident occurred a day following a United States strike on Iran ordered by President Donald Trump, and noted that discussions are underway to resolve the conflict between Washington and Tehran.
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