Two tankers erupt in fireball after colliding with sea mines in Strait of Hormuz

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Iran reports tanker fires near the Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said two oil tankers hit mines and caught fire near the Strait of Hormuz, Anadolu Agency reported. The Hindu later said three tankers exploded and caught fire, while Al Jazeera also reported three vessels ablaze. Xinhua reported that the Guards said two tankers exploded on a route it called unauthorized. The reports differ on the number of vessels, and The Hindu said their identities and nationalities were unclear.