Iran Says 'Violating' Oil Tanker Hits Mine, Catches Fire in Strait of Hormuz
On November 5 local time, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy stated that a vessel violating regulations caught fire and halted navigation after striking a mine in a hazardous area east of the
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Oil tanker hits mine and catches fire in Strait of Hormuz
- IRGC Navy confirms tanker hit mine and caught fire while sailing in hazardous eastern Strait of Hormuz
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| NYMEX Crude OilCL1! | 🔒 Members only | 🔒 Members only |
| Brent Crude OilBZ1! | 🔒 Members only | 🔒 Members only |
| S&P 500SPX | 🔒 Members only | 🔒 Members only |
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