Iran navy says tanker hits mine, catches fire in Hormuz
An oil tanker caught fire and was left immobilized after striking a naval mine east of the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, Iran's navy announced, warning that the vessel had deactivated its navigation transponders and entered prohibited waters in defiance of maritime transit restrictions.
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- Reuters
- Published Date: 01:43 PM 07 November 2026
Iran's navy said an oil tanker caught fire after hitting a naval mine in the eastern Strait of Hormuz, Iranian media reported on Saturday.
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