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Iran Reports Damage to 7 Oil Tankers in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's state television reported that seven oil tankers were either struck by attacks or hit naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz overnight, damaging or destroying them. The incident, if verified, would be the largest single-day number of vessels damaged in the waterway since the start of the Iran war on February 28. The Revolutionary Guard's navy stated that four of the tankers were transferring oil when they were targeted and caught fire, while another three were damaged and immobilized after hitting naval mines. The statement also warned of potential retaliation against U.S. bases in the region if the U.S. attempts to allow oil tankers to transit through 'illegal passages'.