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IRIB stated a large oil carrier exploded after hitting a naval mine while navigating a prohibited path through the waterway about an hour ago.
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UK Maritime Trade Operations reported that a tanker was struck by an unknown projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
HotIran
A proposed interim deal reportedly restores maritime traffic in the Gulf chokepoint if Washington lifts port restrictions and allows Iranian crude sales. Significant disagreements persist regarding nuclear inspections and the handling of enriched uranium stockpiles.
Ukraine
Russian official Novak stated that Ukrainian forces struck a Russian refinery during the night.
World
The Omani Navy rescued 25 crew members from a ship that was hit 1.6 nautical miles off the coast of Musandam.
HotIran
The IRGC stated that two oil tankers were stopped Friday after disabling their navigation systems. This follows unconfirmed Iranian claims that four vessels struck sea mines on Thursday.
HotIran
Qatari mediators are in Iran to present a revised proposal for ending the conflict. Tehran is expected to respond by the weekend, though officials previously rejected earlier terms.
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