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IRGC turns back two tankers in Hormuz

Iran's IRGC Navy intercepted and turned back two oil tankers attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.

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Strait of Hormuz
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Sunday, 19 April 2026 at 13:28 UTC
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Iran's armed forces have intercepted and turned back two additional oil tankers attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The vessels were flagged from Botswana and Angola. This action continues the pattern of Iran restricting maritime traffic in the critical chokepoint, escalating tensions in the region. The incident follows earlier reports of commercial vessels retreating from the area.
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