Two oil tankers catch fire in Strait of Hormuz after hitting mines, Revolutionary Guard says
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Tanker hit by unidentified projectile in Hormuz as 100 million barrels of diesel released
The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Friday that an oil tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile as it left the Strait of Hormuz. CNN Arabic reported a power outage on board, while Sky News Arabia said a fire broke out and was later put out, allowing the vessel to continue its voyage. The International Energy Agency said oil prices began to fall after the decision to release 100 million barrels.
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Tanker hit by projectile in Hormuz as Trump hints at possible strike on Iran
BBC Arabic reported that a tanker was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz. Separately, US President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House he believes Iran was involved in the flydubai incident, saying his answer was yes based on what he is hearing and that his administration is still working on the matter. He also suggested a possible strike on Iran if its involvement is established.
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Trump says US controls Hormuz and claims no one knows who runs Iran
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Iran is in a very bad situation and that nobody knows who is running the country. He described Iran's economy and oil sector as collapsing and said the Strait of Hormuz is under US control. Sky News Arabia quoted him as saying the biggest problem in dealing with Tehran is the uncertainty over who holds power.
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Oil tanker struck by projectile off Qatar, casualties reported
The UK Maritime Trade Operations authority said on Wednesday that an oil tanker was hit by a projectile off the coast of Qatar. Reports indicated there were casualties, but the available information gives no figures and does not identify who was responsible.
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Two oil tankers catch fire in Strait of Hormuz after hitting mines, Revolutionary Guard says
Iran's Revolutionary Guard said on Saturday that two oil tankers caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after each struck a mine. U.S. President Donald Trump said operations related to Iran would end soon, while Washington said most vessels had passed through without casualties. RT Arabic reported rising tension in the strait amid a growing number of incidents involving tankers and merchant ships.