ISTANBUL, Oct 31 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy said Friday that a fourth oil tanker had struck a mine and caught fire while attempting to pass through an unauthorised route in the Strait of Hormuz, Anadolu Ajansi reported.
Iran Says Fourth Oil Tanker Hit Mine, Caught Fire In Strait Of Hormuz
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Iran's IRGC Navy reported a fourth oil tanker struck a mine and caught fire while using an unauthorized southern route in the Strait of Hormuz, carrying over 2 million barrels of crude oil.
- The tanker ignored repeated radio warnings and was hit by a mine, causing a powerful explosion and fire.
- It was the fourth tanker incident in the strait since early Friday.
- The UKMTO had earlier reported a vessel struck by an unidentified projectile 40 nautical miles south of Lavan Island.
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