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Iran says 7 oil tankers attacked in the Strait of Hormuz as conflict flares

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Published 22 Oct 2026, 11:23 pm·1 h ago·1 min read

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Iranian state television reported the claims about the latest attacks on ships, which the Associated Press couldn't independently confirm.

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Maritime Disruptions Mount in Hormuz as Iran Declares Chokepoint Closed

Multiple tankers have sustained damage from naval mines and armed encounters in Gulf waters, prompting Iranian forces to declare the Strait of Hormuz shut.

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