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An oil tanker caught fire after striking a mine in the Strait of Hormuz

An oil tanker caught fire after reportedly hitting a mine in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Tribune. The outlet gave no further details on the vessel, the extent of damage or any casualties, and the report has not yet been confirmed elsewhere. The cause of the blast and the circumstances of the incident remain unclear.

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