Iran says tanker hit naval mine near Hormuz, US calls claim false
Iran says an oil tanker struck a naval mine near the Strait of Hormuz, while CENTCOM says the vessel was hit by an Iranian missile and drone.
On Monday, an oil tanker collided with mines in the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in an explosion and fire, according to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), as reported by Fars. The tanker, identified as the El Gaia, was flying a Panamanian flag. The incident was first reported on Sunday, with the Indian Ministry of External Affairs condemning the attack.
According to the statement, out of the 14 Indian crew members aboard, 13 were rescued, while search and rescue operations for the missing individual were still ongoing. The Indian Embassy in Oman was actively monitoring the situation and coordinating with Omani authorities. This incident occurred weeks after US President Donald Trump announced the removal or destruction of all mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
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