WorldPhoto: Firstpost WorldIran Says Oil Tanker Hit Mine, Caught Fire in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guards reported that an oil tanker caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after hitting a naval mine. The tanker, described as violating rules, struck the mine south of the strait, causing an explosion and fire in the engine room. The vessel had switched off its navigation systems and used an unauthorized route. This follows earlier incidents of tankers hitting mines in the area amid Iran's tightened control over the waterway.
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