Iran Claims LNG Tanker Hit Mine on 'Unauthorized' Strait of Hormuz Route
Summarized from The Jerusalem Post by baba
Iran's IRGC Navy stated that an LNG tanker struck a mine and exploded in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday while on an "unauthorized" route. This follows reports from Thursday of four oil tankers being hit by explosions after allegedly ignoring warnings. The incidents add to a recent surge in attacks on vessels in the strategic waterway, with over 47 attacks reported in October and early November.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- An LNG tanker struck a naval mine and exploded in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, according to Iran's IRGC.
- The IRGC stated the tanker was using an "unauthorized and dangerous route" when the explosion occurred.
- Iranian media reported on Thursday that four oil tankers were hit by explosions in the same waterway.
- These reports claim the oil tankers had ignored warnings and entered restricted areas.
- Tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz remain a concern, with over 47 incidents in October and early November.
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