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Iran Guards say struck vessel in Strait of Hormuz

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What happened

The Guards' navy said in a statement published on the force's news platform, Sepah News, that "a supertanker, was hit in the Strait of Hormuz and caught fire".

Key facts

  • Reported by The Hindu and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:36:48 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

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  1. Iran sets crosshairs on ‘US-UAE’ oil shuttle out of Strait of Hormuz

  2. Oil tanker reportedly attacked in Strait of Hormuz region

  3. Iran Guards say struck vessel in Strait of Hormuz

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