IRGC Navy says tanker explodes after hitting a sea mine in Hormuz Strait

IRGC Navy says tanker explodes after hitting a sea mine in Hormuz Strait The IRGC Navy says a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carrier exploded after it hit a sea mine in the Strait of Hormuz. "This ship did not learn from the fate of previous exploded tankers and chose to pass with the support of American fighter jets," the IRGC said. "Unaware that naval mines never coordinate with the American army of smugglers and aggressors to hunt their prey, it suffered a very severe explosion." The IRGC further warned that any

Localisation: Tehran, Iran, Middle East
Source: Middle East Eye
Categorie: security
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2026 07:17:33 +0000