Iran says two supertankers exploded in Strait of Hormuz
Iranian media and the IRGC Navy say two tankers exploded in the Strait of Hormuz. The claims come from Iranian state-linked outlets and are unconfirmed.
What we know
Iranian media reported two oil tankers were hit by explosions in the Strait of Hormuz while on an 'unauthorized route'. The IRGC Navy claimed, via Sepah News, that two super tankers exploded last night. Both accounts are unconfirmed by independent sources. Separately, an unverified viral post claims Netanyahu ordered the IDF to prepare for a large-scale attack on Iran.
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