A tanker carrying liquefied gas hit a mine and suffered an explosion on Friday while attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz via a route not authorized by Iran, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy said.
In a sharp escalation that underscores the persistent danger facing global shipping, four oil tankers were struck by explosions in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report from Reuters. Iran’s military announced on Thursday that the vessels had ignored warnings and entered areas it considers rest…
Nov 14 (Reuters) - Iran's navy said three oil tankers caught fire on Saturday after hitting naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian state media reported. One tanker hit a naval mine in the eastern Strait of Hormuz on Saturday morning, while two others struck mines later in the day.
