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The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps reported that fires broke out on four oil tankers severely damaged after naval mines exploded as they attempted to pass through a restricted maritime corridor south of the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The statement indicated that the fires are still burning on the affected tankers, while two other vessels in the area have been brought under control. This incident occurs amid ongoing tensions in the region, highlighting the perilous maritime conditions and their impact on navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most crucial oil transit routes.