Tanker hit by projectiles in Persian Gulf; attacks on shipping continue in Strait of Hormuz
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Two tankers struck mines in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating maritime threats in a critical oil chokepoint. Separately, hackers breached the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations app, and a fire occurred at the Mezhegeiskoye field in Tuva. The incidents are unverified in detail but suggest heightened security and energy risks.
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Multiple oil tankers have reportedly struck naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, with Iranian sources claiming between two and three vessels were involved. The Iranian Navy and IRGC allege the tankers were operating on unauthorized routes and had navigation systems switched off. Confidence in the exact number of vessels and specific circumstances remains medium-low due to conflicting reports and the state-affiliated nature of the primary sources.
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