A third oil tanker explodes after hitting a sea mine in the Strait of Ormuz.
The Navy of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Tuesday (10) that a third oil tanker exploded after hitting a naval mine while attempting to cross an unauthorized route in the Strait of Hormuz.
According to the Iranian statement, the vessel was engulfed in flames in the eastern region of the strait. Tehran says the destruction of radar and navigation aid systems used by the United States has increased the risks for ships trying to cross unauthorized lanes.
The incident comes after two other oil tankers were damaged by explosions that day, amid maritime restrictions imposed by Iran. The identity of the vessel and the existence of possible victims have not yet been confirmed.
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