Iran says supertanker struck by mines in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said the tanker had been attempting to pass through the waterway illegally when it was struck by two mines and caught fire.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards reported that a supertanker was struck by two mines and caught fire as it attempted to pass through the Strait of Hormuz illegally. The incident occurred in the southern waterway, according to a statement released by the Revolutionary Guards on Monday, August 31. The report did not disclose the identity of the vessel or provide details about its crew.
Iran's military warned that any other ships disregarding their security protocols would also face similar consequences, emphasizing that adherence to their regulations for passage through the Strait of Hormuz is mandatory.
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