SAEDNEWS: Oil Tanker Hits Naval Mine in Strait of Hormuz, Triggering Explosion and Engine Room Fire
According to Saednews, An oil tanker violating maritime regulations struck a naval mine in the southern Strait of Hormuz, causing an explosion and a fire in its engine room, according to a statement issued by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGC Navy).
The vessel was attempting to leave the Strait of Hormuz when the incident occurred. According to the statement, it had switched off all positioning and navigation systems from the beginning of its voyage and attempted to cross the strait’s restricted southern route in violation of established regulations.
The IRGC Navy warned that any vessels operating in the Strait of Hormuz or the Persian Gulf that disable their navigation and identification systems would face a firm and decisive response.
