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Iran says supertanker with 2 million barrels of oil sank in Gulf

Two tankers caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after apparently hitting naval mines, according to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Navy. The report has not been independently verified by Reuters.

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What happened Two tankers caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after apparently hitting naval mines, according to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Navy. The report has not been independently verified by Reuters.
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CenterIran says supertanker with 2 million barrels of oil sank in Gulf

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Arab NewsNews report · Nov 15, 1:17 PM

Iran says supertanker with 2 million barrels of oil sank in Gulf

Two tankers caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after apparently hitting naval mines, according to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Navy. The report has not been independently verified by Reuter...

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CNA SingaporeNews report · Nov 15, 3:11 PM

Iran says supertanker with 2 million barrels of oil sank in Gulf

In recent weeks, Tehran has made multiple announcements saying ships had caught fire in the strait, often claiming they struck mines.

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Nov 15, 1:17 PM: Arab News joined the source map.

Nov 15, 3:11 PM: CNA Singapore joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 2 sources · 1 bucket.