Iranian Guard Says Mine Hit Oil Tanker in Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said a supertanker carrying more than two million barrels of oil struck a mine and could not continue sailing.
Key takeaways
- Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said a tanker carrying more than two million barrels struck a sea mine.
- The Guard said an engine-room explosion left the tanker unable to continue sailing.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said a supertanker carrying more than two million barrels of oil struck a sea mine in the Strait of Hormuz. The Guard said the ship could not continue sailing after an explosion in its engine room.
According to the Guard, the tanker had switched off its navigation systems and was trying to leave by an alternate southern route when it hit the mine.
In a separate statement, the Guard said the strait was closed and threatened vessels that did not follow Iran’s rules. The report did not identify the tanker or say whether anyone was injured.
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