Iran reports three incidents of oil tankers hit by mines in Hormuz
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Iran reported that three oil tankers were hit by mines in the Hormuz strait. This follows the start of a war with the United States in February. Tehran has demanded that vessels obtain authorization before crossing the strait. Ships that do not follow these rules have been attacked.
Since war erupted with the United States in February, Tehran has insisted that vessels obtain its authorisation to cross the strait and has attacked ships that do not comply.