Three oil tankers on fire after hitting mines in Hormuz
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Nov, 23:01 · Archive
Iran says three oil tankers are on fire after hitting naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran's navy says three oil tankers are on fire after hitting naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday. One tanker hit a mine in the eastern strait on Saturday morning, while two others struck mines later in the day, according to Iranian state media.
The Revolutionary Guards Navy said the two evening vessels were 'attempting to slip through a prohibited route in the Strait of Hormuz when they hit naval mines, exploded, and burst into flames', according to Iran's IRNA news agency. Reuters could not immediately verify the reports.
Iran has imposed restrictions on vessels seeking to pass through the Strait of Hormuz and says it has attacked ships that violated those restrictions. The country seeks to assert control over the strategic waterway and exert pressure on the United States.
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- Three oil tankers on fire after hitting mines in HormuzThree oil tankers are ablaze after hitting naval mines laid by Iran while attempting to slip through a prohibited route in the Strait of Hormuz.Perth Now · 14 Nov, 22:24
- Three oil tankers on fire after hitting mines in HormuzThree oil tankers are ablaze after hitting naval mines laid by Iran while attempting to slip through a prohibited route in the Strait of Hormuz.The West Australian · 14 Nov, 22:24
In this story: Iran · Strait of Hormuz · Revolutionary Guards Navy · United States · Reuters
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