Iranian navy says tanker catches fire after striking sea mine in Strait of Hormuz
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Iran’s navy says an oil tanker caught fire and became immobilized after striking a sea mine in the eastern Strait of Hormuz. The navy said the vessel had entered a restricted maritime area despite repeated warnings.
TEHRAN– An oil tanker caught fire and was left immobilized after striking a sea mine in the eastern Strait of Hormuz on Saturday morning, the Iranian Army’s Navy said, adding that the vessel had entered a restricted maritime zone despite repeated warnings.
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