Iran Guards report two tankers ablaze in Strait of Hormuz amid West Asia war

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reported that two tankers caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic chokepoint for about 20% of global oil consumption. This follows Tehran's stated intent since late February to limit traffic through the waterway amid the West Asia war. The incident signals potential escalation in attacks on commercial shipping, with implications for global energy supply and maritime security.

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