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Tanker explodes after striking mines in Strait of Hormuz, IRGC Navy says
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- 31 August, 2026
- 09:43
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A tanker navigating outside Iran's designated maritime route in the Strait of Hormuz exploded after striking a mine, triggering a fire aboard the vessel, Report informs, citing IRIB referencing a statement by the Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
"A supertanker that violated established rules collided with two naval mines, after which a fire broke out," the IRGC stated.
The IRGC Navy warned that vessels violating safety regulations in the Strait of Hormuz will face the same outcome.
SEPAH: Hörmüz boğazında qaydanı pozan tanker minaya düşüb
В Ормузском проливе танкер подорвался на мине
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