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Iran says five tankers and tugboat caught fire in Hormuz

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Five oil tankers and a tugboat caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's Revolutionary Guards and army said in separate statements, according to local media on Thursday.

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  2. Africa’s LNG Exports Set to Soar 175% as Buyers Flee HormuzNov 5, 2026 · OilPrice
  3. Asian Markets React as Trump Cools Iran FearsNov 4, 2026 · Bloomberg
  4. Iran War and AI Boom Drive Global Gas Supply CrunchNov 4, 2026 · OilPrice
  5. Human capital is cornerstone of institutional development, says Al-RoumiNov 4, 2026 · Times Kuwait

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