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Iran’s army says oil tanker on fire in the Strait of Hormuz
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleIran’s army says a “violating” oil tanker is on fire in the eastern part of the Strait of Hormuz, according to a statement carried by state media.
“This rogue tanker, having disabled its tracking systems, was attempting to pass through the restricted area in the Gulf of Oman,” the army statement adds.
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