ISTANBUL, Oct 12 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- An oil tanker struck a mine while attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz, triggering an explosion in its engine room, Anadolu Ajansi reported citing the Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy on Sunday.
World : Iranâs Revolutionary Guard Navy Says Oil Tanker Struck Mine In Strait Of Hormuz
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An oil tanker struck a mine in the Strait of Hormuz, causing an engine room explosion, according to Iran's IRGC Navy.
- The tanker was attempting to cross the strait with its navigation system off.
- This is the third mine strike in the area since Saturday.
- Iran warns vessels with disabled navigation systems are 'hostile'.
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