The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Iran's Guards say two oil tankers explode after hitting mines in Hormuz
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Iran's Revolutionary Guards claim two oil tankers were damaged by mines in the Strait of Hormuz, an assertion the U.S. military has officially denied. Tensions remain high as Iran attempts to restrict shipping lanes while the U.S. maintains a naval blockade and conducts airstrikes in the region.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Saturday (July 18, 2026) that two oil tankers transiting through the Strait of Hormuz hit mines and exploded, a claim disputed by the U.S. military.
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