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Iran's IRGC attacks tanker in Strait of Hormuz over 'illegal passage'

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Navy attacked an oil tanker flying the Togo flag in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, claiming it attempted an 'illegal passage'. The vessel reportedly caught fire and stopped. This marks a direct military action in a critical chokepoint, escalating tensions in the region and threatening oil transit.

NRKabout 18 hours agoIR, TGCredibility 32%View source

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Mosaic Score7.3
Confidence0.5
Significance0.8
Source credibility0.3

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#tanker#strait of hormuz#irgc#oil#maritime security

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Strait of Hormuz

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