Oil tanker catches fire after mine explosion in Strait of Hormuz
An oil tanker caught fire and exploded after striking a naval mine in the southern Strait of Hormuz, Iranian media reported Sunday.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) navy reported that an oil tanker struck a naval mine and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday. The incident occurred after the vessel violated Iran-imposed regulations by disabling its navigation system while passing through the waterway. According to the IRGC, the tanker exploded and ignited in its engine room, causing significant damage.
The IRGC warned that ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf must maintain their navigation and identification systems, or face severe consequences.
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