Oil Tanker Catches Fire in Strait of Hormuz After Striking Naval Mine
A severe fire erupted on an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz after it collided with a naval mine, the IRGC’s Navy reported. The incident occurred after the vessel disregarded warnings and attempted to transit a restricted area.
According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, a substantial fire broke out on a shuttle-type oil tanker carrying 750,000 barrels of crude oil in the Strait of Hormuz. The incident followed the vessel’s collision with a naval mine.
The Public Relations of the IRGC’s Navy announced that the oil tanker, ignoring warnings and alerts from the IRGC’s Navy, attempted to pass through an unauthorized route this afternoon. The vessel struck a naval mine, resulting in an explosion and a significant fire.
© Webangah News, IRGC Navy
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