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World · Middle East · published 2026-10-10 · via South Front

Iran Warns Ships After Tanker Incident Near UAE

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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said a supertanker struck a naval mine after trying to leave the Strait of Hormuz by an unauthorized route, and warned that other violating vessels could be attacked. UK maritime authorities reported a vessel hit by an unidentified projectile west of Al Jazeera in the UAE, with the fire later extinguished. India’s shipping minister identified the ship as the Panama-flagged MT GEM NO. 2 and said its 22 Indian crew members were safe after a drone strike near Sharjah, while traffic through the strait remained far below normal.

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