ISTANBUL, Nov 1 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy said Saturday that a supertanker struck a mine in an unsafe area east of the Strait of Hormuz, triggering an explosion and a fire aboard the vessel, Anadolu Ajansi reported.
Supertanker Hits Mine, Catches Fire East Of Hormuz: Iran’s Revolutionary Guard
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A supertanker hit a mine east of Hormuz, causing an explosion and fire, according to Iran's IRGC.
- The IRGC reported a supertanker struck a mine in a dangerous area east of Hormuz.
- The incident caused an explosion and fire on the vessel.
- The IRGC warned ships to avoid unsafe parts of the strait and keep tracking systems on.
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