TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – The Public Relations Office of the IRGC Navy Force has announced that two oil tankers caught fire and exploded in southern Strait of Hormuz.
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Two Oil Tankers Catch Fire and Explode in Southern Strait of Hormuz: IRGC Navy
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November 15, 2026
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Two oil tankers caught fire and exploded in the southern Strait of Hormuz, according to an announcement by the IRGC Navy Force's Public Relations Office. The incident occurred in a strategically critical waterway through which a significant portion of global oil trade passes. This event is significant as the Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint for regional tensions and maritime security concerns affecting Iran's geopolitical position.
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