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Iranian Guard Claims Mines Set Tankers Ablaze South of Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guard says mines sank two tankers near Hormuz strait, sparking shipping fears.
In brief
Iran's Revolutionary Guard says mines sank two tankers near Hormuz strait, sparking shipping fears. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claims mines set two oil tankers ablaze south of Hormuz strait, with shipping levels at 70% pre-conflict capacity. Originally reported by TokenPost.
Iranian Guard Claims
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said mines laid by its navy set two oil tankers ablaze south of the strait of hormuz.
Tankers Stopped After Strike
The tankers stopped after striking mines along a passage the Guard called unauthorized.
Shipping Levels Drop
Ships made 254 crossings through the strait during seven days ending oct. 14, roughly 70% fewer than before the conflict.
In short
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claims mines set two oil tankers ablaze south of Hormuz strait, with shipping levels at 70% pre-conflict capacity.
