Hormuz Tanker Damage Prompts Istanbul Security Talks

European and Middle East foreign ministers are meeting in Istanbul for security talks focused on the Strait of Hormuz and regional crises. Iran's state television reported that seven oil tankers caught fire or were damaged by mines overnight Wednesday into Thursday in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Iran says 7 oil tankers damaged in Strait of Hormuz, and other Middle East news

Iran's state television reported that seven oil tankers either caught fire or were damaged by mines overnight Wednesday into Thursday after being targeted or striking naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz.

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