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IRAN NAVY CLAIMS TANKER HIT MINE IN HORMUZ THURS. MORNING- IRNA
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Iran’s navy said a tanker struck a mine in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday morning, according to IRNA, putting the world’s most important oil chokepoint back in focus. The report did not specify the vessel, flag or extent of damage, and there was no immediate confirmation from shipowners or Western navies. Roughly a fifth of global oil consumption and a large share of LNG trade transits Hormuz, so even a localized incident can move crude and freight markets. Traders will watch for confirmation, vessel identification and any signs of disruption to tanker traffic or insurance costs.
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