Video: Iranian Navy Claims Oil Tanker Stopped After Hitting Mine in Eastern Strait of Hormuz
On the 29th local time, the Iranian Navy stated that a violating oil tanker touched a mine east of the Strait of Hormuz in the afternoon, causing damage to the hull and resulting in a fire, and was subsequently forced to halt operations.
The Iranian Navy stated, "The Strait of Hormuz prohibits any vessels from passing through the no-navigation zone without coordination, believing in American lies. These uncoordinated navigations in dangerous areas have already posed and will continue to pose a serious threat to the safety of ships and crew." (Reporter Li Jiannan from the Central Broadcasting Station)
An oil tanker struck a mine in the Strait of Hormuz on the afternoon of the 29th, causing damage and a fire, which forced it to halt. The Iranian Navy reported that the tanker was unauthorized to navigate the area, emphasizing the dangers posed by uncoordinated maritime activities in the region.
- An oil tanker struck a mine in the Strait of Hormuz.
- The tanker sustained damage and caught fire.
- The Iranian Navy stated the tanker was unauthorized to pass through the area.
- The incident poses a serious threat to maritime safety in the region.