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Two 'unauthorised' oil tankers struck in Strait of Hormuz, Iran says

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Briefings

Iran's Revolutionary Guard confirmed two unauthorized supertankers were struck by naval mines near the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, while the UK reported a separate incident on Thursday involving an unknown projectile. Both events occurred in the Gulf of Oman, with the first strike confirmed by the IRGC and the second attributed to the UK.

Key points

• Iran's Revolutionary Guard navy confirmed two unauthorized supertankers were struck by naval mines near the Strait of Hormuz on Friday.
• The UK reported a separate incident on Thursday where a ship transiting the strait was hit by an unknown projectile.

Context

Strikes in the Strait of Hormuz are significant for global maritime security and oil supply chains, as the region is a critical chokepoint for international trade.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to two separate incidents with conflicting attribution of the second event to the UK versus the IRGC. No specific dates, ship names, or casualty numbers are provided in the source.

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