TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – IRGC Navy said in a statement on Sunday afternoon that two oil tankers passing through unauthorized route hit naval mines and exploded in the south of the Strait of Hormuz earlier in the day.
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IRGC Reports Two Oil Tankers Hit Mines in Strait of Hormuz, Explode
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November 15, 2026
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Two oil tankers traveling through an unauthorized route in the Strait of Hormuz struck naval mines and exploded, according to an IRGC Navy statement. The incident occurred in the southern portion of the strategic waterway. The event highlights ongoing tensions and security concerns in one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints.
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