Iran says 7 oil tankers catch fire or damaged overnight in Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s state television reported that seven oil tankers have caught fire and were damaged overnight Thursday (October 22, 2026) after being targeted or…
The Hindu reports: Iran’s state television reported that seven oil tankers have caught fire and were damaged overnight Thursday (October 22, 2026) after being targeted or striking naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
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