Second Supertanker Hits Mine in Hormuz as Single-Day Attack Record Falls
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A second supertanker struck a mine in the Strait of Hormuz Oct. 17, bringing the day's total to two tankers hit. Sunday saw six vessels attacked in or near the strait — the highest single-day attack count since the conflict began. The IRGC released video footage of a burning vessel. UKMTO's cumulative tally of incidents since Feb. 28 has reached 135.
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