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Supertanker hits mine in Strait of Hormuz amid escalating maritime attacks
Photo — Tetyana Kovyrina / Pexels
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says a supertanker struck a mine in the Strait of Hormuz and caught fire, adding to a recent wave of attacks on shipping. Maritime traffic through the strategic waterway remains about 70% below pre-conflict levels, raising risks for global energy supplies.