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Iran said four tankers struck mines in the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran disputed a U.S. claim that key shipping lanes had been cleared.

It was not immediately clear when the incidents occurred or which flags the tankers were flying.

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Iran’s armed forces said on Thursday that four tankers caught fire after hitting mines while navigating the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Read More: https://punchng.com/iran-says-four-tankers-caught-fire-after-hitting-mines-in-hormuz/

QatarEnergy has signed a 20-year agreement to buy up to three million tonnes a year of liquefied natural gas from Woodside Energy’s Louisiana LNG project. The deal deepens Doha’s push into US supply, which it is using to hedge against disruption in the Strait of Hormuz . Supplies will be delivered free-on-board. They will start when the project’s second trai

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Iran’s foreign minister says Tehran is discussing a seven-day plan with mediators to end the Middle East war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Read More: https://punchng.com/iran-discussing-plan-with-mediators-to-end-war-reopen-hormuz-says-minister/

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A tanker was also struck by a projectile in the strait on Thursday night.

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Iran's state television reported that seven oil tankers either caught fire or were damaged by mines overnight Wednesday into Thursday after being targeted or striking naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz.

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