Iran Claims Four Tankers Destroyed By Naval Mines In Strait Of Hormuz

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IRGC reported that four oil tankers were destroyed after hitting naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC stated two vessels were still burning and two others had been seized, claiming they were attempting to navigate a prohibited southern route. This incident follows US officials reporting strikes by the US military on Iran the previous day. The BBC has not independently verified these claims. Iran's parliamentary speaker suggested US midterm election results indicated Americans rejected war.