IRGC says gas-fuelled tanker hit mine on “unsanctioned” route in Strait of Hormuz
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran said a tanker carrying burning gas struck a mine in the Strait of Hormuz. According to the statement, the vessel was following a route the IRGC called "unsanctioned".
Yulduz Salimov1 min read
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran said that a tanker carrying burning gas struck a mine in the Strait of Hormuz. According to military sources, the vessel was following a route that the IRGC had called "unsanctioned."
Iranian media reported on Thursday that four oil tankers exploded along this waterway, which is of great importance for international maritime shipping. According to the reports, the ships ignored warnings.
Information about explosions on four tankers has not yet been confirmed by independent sources. The IRGC's statement about the mine and the vessel's route is the position of Iranian authorities.
Source: jpost.com
