IRGC Navy Says Supertanker Algaya Struck Naval Mines in Strait of Hormuz
Iranian military says the vessel caught fire after being hit by mines in the strategic waterway, according to a report by Russian news agency TASS.
The naval force of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has said that the supertanker Algaya was struck by naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report by Russian news agency TASS.
Citing the Iranian side, TASS reported that the vessel was engulfed in flames following the incident.
No further details on casualties, the vessel's cargo, ownership, or the circumstances leading to the alleged mine strike were provided in the initial report.
The Strait of Hormuz, located between Iran and Oman, is one of the world's most important waterways for oil and gas shipments, connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the wider Arabian Sea.
This report is based on information provided by TASS. EGazette has not independently verified the claims made by the IRGC navy regarding the incident. Further details are expected as more information becomes available from Iranian authorities and other sources.
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