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Tanker hits mine in southern part of Strait of Hormuz — IRGC

IRStrait of Hormuz, Iran
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Time
18 Oct 2026, 21:32 UTC
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RUTASS — State-funded outlet

Damage
Explosion and fire in the tanker's engine room
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AI assessment

Regional Spread Risk75%
Civilian Impact60%
Source Reliability80%
Escalation Probability70%
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