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Oil Prices Rise Over 2% as Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Says Tanker Caught Fire After Hitting Mines in Strait of Hormuz
2026-08-31 14:23:02
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said a tanker caught fire after hitting two mines while attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz via an unauthorized route, and has currently halted navigation.

International oil prices extended gains during the Asian trading session today (31st). Brent oil futures rose 2.81% to USD90.58 per barrel, while New York oil futures climbed 2.7% to USD85.68 per barrel.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps did not provide details on casualties or the extent of damage to the tanker, only urging vessels passing through the waterway to comply with procedures announced by Iran.

The US military carried out airstrikes on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz last Sunday (30th), destroying two rocket launchers belonging to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, saying the forces were preparing to launch rockets carrying naval mines toward the Strait of Hormuz. (mn/da)~

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