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Iran announces explosions for two oil tankers south of the Strait of Hormuz
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- Iran's IRGC reported that explosions occurred for two oil tankers south of the Strait of Hormuz.
- It was claimed that the tankers were forced to attempt using an unsafe route due to pressure from the US military.
- Iran warned that energy transit through the region would not be safe as long as US aggression continues.
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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that explosions occurred for two oil tankers attempting to use an "unsafe sea lane" under pressure from the US military. It was stated that the ships became immobilized in the incident, which reportedly took place south of the Strait of Hormuz.
In the statement made by Iran, it was warned that the transit of fertilizer, oil, and gas would not be safe as long as US aggression in the region continues. Additionally, the US military was warned that Iran would be ready to retaliate due to this "illegal phase".
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- What happened to two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz?
- According to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, two oil tankers attempting to use an unsafe lane under US pressure exploded and became immobilized.
- How does Iran explain why the ships used this route?
- According to Iran, the ships attempted to use the said sea lane as a result of the "pressure and coercion" of the US military.
- What does Iran say regarding potential retaliations in the region?
- Iran stated it is ready to retaliate against the US military over the "illegal phase" and called for an end to these actions.
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