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Two sailors missing after tanker attacked in Strait of Hormuz, Oman says

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What happened

Iran says El Gaia caught fire after hitting mines, but the US says the oil tanker was struck by a missile and then a drone.

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  • Reported by BBC News and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:05:36 UTC.

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