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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.

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/

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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.

Iranian state television reported the claims about the latest attacks on ships, which the Associated Press couldn't independently confirm.

Seven oil tankers caught fire or were damaged in the Strait of Hormuz overnight into Thursday after being targeted or striking naval mines, Iranian state media reported. Iran's Isl...

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