Tanker reportedly hits mine near Hormuz as Indian crew stay unharmed
Iranian media, citing the Revolutionary Guard, say a supertanker hit a mine and caught fire near the Strait of Hormuz. India's ports minister said every Indian sailor aboard was unhurt.
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What happened
Iranian media, citing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), reported that a supertanker struck a naval mine in the Strait of Hormuz, causing an explosion and fire on board. Reports also described attacks on two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and near Sulina, Romania. India's ports minister said all Indian sailors aboard were unharmed.
Why it matters
The reports state that the Indian crew members were unharmed following the incidents. They also describe an explosion and fire aboard the supertanker.
Coverage
- All nine Indian seafarers safe as drone-hit tanker reaches Romanian port: Embassy (The Hindu)
- Iran says supertanker hit mine in Strait of Hormuz (Yahoo News)
- Middle East latest: Oil tanker struck in Strait of Hormuz, says Indian ports minister (The National)
- 24 Indian Seafarers Safe After Tankers Attacked In Hormuz, Romania (NDTV)
- All 24 Indian sailors unharmed after attacks on two tankers (ua.news)
- Iran attacks on Hormuz shipping cut traffic and lift oil prices
- Ship attacks in Strait of Hormuz push oil near five-month high
- Mines and attacks in Hormuz keep shipping under threat as Iran warns
- Unidentified projectiles hit tugboat off Strait of Hormuz
- Mines and attacks in Hormuz leave ships trapped as talks stall
- Iran keeps Hormuz reopening offer open as tanker hits mine
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