Iran vows to fight until US yields as ships sink in Strait of Hormuz
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A tanker caught fire in the Gulf of Oman after entering a restricted zone, with Iran's navy detecting the violation. The cause and responsible parties remain unknown, raising the risk of escalation in a region already tense from prior maritime incidents. The incident is unconfirmed beyond Iranian state media, and its impact on shipping or oil flows is not yet clear.
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An oil tanker is reportedly ablaze in the Gulf of Oman after entering an Iran-designated restricted zone with its tracking systems disabled. Iranian state media claims Iranian military forces fired upon the vessel, marking a direct escalation in maritime tensions. Details regarding the vessel's identity, damage, crew status, and the precise cause of the fire remain unconfirmed.
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