Iranian Mines DESTROYS UAE Oil Tanker, U.S Navy FAILS To Control Strait Of Hormuz | Iran BREAKING

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A massive tanker fire has erupted near the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran claiming that the UAE-owned, Panama-flagged oil tanker EL GAIA exploded after striking Iranian naval mines while attempting to enter a restricted maritime area. Iran’s IRGC says the tanker had been warned multiple times before entering the area and claims the vessel ignored those warnings. The incident comes as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz remain extremely high, with concerns growing over tanker traffic, regional security and global oil supplies. Meanwhile, diplomatic talks aimed at restoring regular commercial tanker traffic through the Strait have reportedly been postponed by Oman. But there is a crucial caveat: these remain Iranian claims, and independent confirmation of the exact cause of the explosion, the alleged mine strike and the full extent of the damage is still needed. With the Strait of Hormuz serving as one of the world’s most important energy chokepoints, any prolonged disruption could hav

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