Iran Revolutionary Guards say three oil tankers hit mines in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guards reported that three oil tankers struck sea mines and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz over the past 24 hours.
Vessels ignored safety warnings
The guards stated the ships turned off their radar and navigation systems before entering the waterway. Authorities claimed these vessels followed an unauthorised path south of the strait instead of using approved lanes.
Fourth ship caught fire later
A separate report from Iran's army noted another tanker ignited east of the location after hitting a mine. This incident occurred while the vessel operated in a restricted zone during the same timeframe.
Other agencies reported incidents
The British maritime agency UKMTO received reports regarding two different events involving a dhow and another tanker. One of these vessels sank after catching fire while navigating the region.
All 2 outlets report consistently
No differences in figures, names or dates across these reports.
- Middle East Eye
- Business Recorder
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