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Iran says four oil tankers were destroyed after striking mines in the Strait of Hormuz

On 4 November, Iran said four oil tankers were destroyed after hitting mines in the Strait of Hormuz, with the vessels catching fire. The claim comes a day after US President Donald Trump said the United States had launched strikes on Iran. The report also said Washington and Tehran have continued discussions to end the war via mediators, with little sign of diplomatic breakthrough. The next concrete items mentioned are ongoing mediator-led talks to end the US-Iran war and further developments around the US strikes referenced by Trump.