Two Oil Tankers Explode After Striking Mines in Hormuz Strait, Iran Claims
Summarized from The Jerusalem Post by baba
Two oil tankers exploded in the Strait of Hormuz after allegedly hitting Iranian naval mines, according to the IRGC Navy. The IRGC claimed the vessels violated regulations and switched off tracking systems. Separately, the UKMTO reported another tanker was hit by an unknown projectile in the same strait. These incidents follow a pattern of attacks on shipping in the strategic waterway amid U.S.-Iran tensions.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Two oil tankers exploded in the Strait of Hormuz after hitting Iranian naval mines, the IRGC announced.
- The IRGC spokesperson claimed the tankers violated regulations and switched off navigation systems.
- A separate oil tanker was hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO reported.
- The incidents occur amid repeated attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran has warned of decisive responses to any provocative actions in the strategic waterway.
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