DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed to commercial shipping as attacks on vessels continue and diplomatic efforts to end the U.S.-Iran war struggle to gain traction.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard said two oil tankers hit mines and caught fire in or near the strait, a day after Tehran claimed five other tankers had met similar fates. The Guard said the vessels "attempted to transit via an unauthorized route" before........

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