Two oil tankers were damaged by mines while attempting to pass…
Two oil tankers were damaged by mines while attempting to pass through the southern route of the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), which claimed responsibility for mining the area and stated that the strait remains closed due to U.S. military actions in the region.
Consensus
- Three oil tankers attempted to pass through the southern route of the Strait of Oman.
- One tanker was damaged by a mine, resulting in fire.
- The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed responsibility for mining the area.
- The IRGC stated that the Strait of Hormuz remains closed until U.S. military actions cease.
- Two tankers turned back after one was hit and caught fire.
Points of divergence
- Two oil tankers were blown up, with no mention of a third tanker being involved. — riamo
- The IRGC stopped four additional tankers using missiles and drones during the incident. — tg_rian_ru
Coverage (8 sources)
- Tanker hit by mine while passing through the Strait of Hormuz — Коммерсантъ
- Khorramshahr reports failed attempt by three tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz; one exploded — Интерфакс
- Two tankers exploded in the Strait of Hormuz area — РИАМО
- Two ships attempting to leave the Iranian route exploded and lost momentum in the Strait of Hormuz — Интерфакс
- Two ships sunk in the Strait of Hormuz — Коммерсантъ
- Two tankers explode on mines in the Strait of Hormuz — Интерфакс
- Two tankers exploded in the Strait of Hormuz, according to KSP — Вести
- КСИР reports that two tankers exploded and caught fire while attempting to pass through the mined southern route in the Strait of Hormuz — РИА Новости (Telegram)
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