Iran’s Revolutionary Guards navy said on Friday that a tanker carrying liquefied natural gas (LNG) struck a naval mine and suffered an explosion in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian state media.
The navy said the vessel was using what it described as an “unauthorised and dangerous route”. No details on the tanker were immediately available.
Iranian media reported on Thursday that four oil tankers were hit by explosions in the waterway, saying the vessels had ignored warnings and entered what Iran considers restricted areas.
At least 10 ships were hit in the first 10 days of November, after 37 attacks in October — the highest monthly tally since the conflict began in late February — according to data from the Washington Institute for Near East Policy.
This report is based on Iran’s claim, as reported by Reuters, and has not been independently confirmed.
Source: Reuters
