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Iran says tankers exploded from Hormuz mines as U.S. strikes continue
Iran’s Guards said the tankers were forced into an unsafe southern route as U.S. strikes continued for a ninth day, raising shipping fears.
- Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed that two oil tankers hit mines and exploded in the Strait of Hormuz, a claim denied by the U.S. military.
- Iran has nearly closed the Strait of Hormuz for a week, directing ships to use northern channels near its coast and avoiding southern routes protected by the U.S.
- In response to Iran's threats, the U.S. has reimposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports and conducted nightly airstrikes to reduce Iran's control over the strait.
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Two Dynacom Tankers vessels attacked off Oman amid escalating US-Iran hostilities
The crew members of both vessels were safely located by Oman authorities and transferred to shore, Dynacom said, adding that it was in close contact with all relevant regional authorities.
·Jerusalem, Israel
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Iran claims tankers ‘exploded’ as US warns air defenses are running low
A US official says Washington is preparing for a broader war but lacks sufficient air defenses and long-range munitions, as Iran reports strikes across the country and claims two oil tankers were disabled in the Strait of Hormuz
·Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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Total News Sources115
Leaning Left18Leaning Right33Center23Last UpdatedBias Distribution45% Right
Bias Distribution
- 45% of the sources lean Right
45% Right
L 24%
C 31%
R 45%
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