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IRGC attacks Indian oil tankers in Hormuz

Iran's IRGC has attacked and set fire to two Indian-flagged oil tankers carrying Iraqi crude in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Strait of Hormuz
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Sunday, 19 April 2026 at 09:06 UTC
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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has attacked two civilian Indian-flagged oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, setting them on fire. The vessels were reportedly carrying 2 million barrels of Iraqi crude oil at the time of the assault. This incident marks a significant escalation in Iran's enforcement of its blockade of the strategic waterway. The attack on neutral shipping raises immediate concerns for regional security and global energy supplies.
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