Iran's navy says three tankers on fire after hitting mines in Hormuz Reuters
Iran's navy says three tankers on fire after hitting mines in Hormuz - Reuters
In short
Iranian naval personnel confirmed that three distinct commercial tankers became engulfed in flames during maritime transit. The blazes began immediately after the vessels struck submerged explosive mines in the water. Authorities linked the severe damage across all three affected ships directly to the underwater detonations.
Key points
- Three commercial tankers sustained severe fire damage after striking submerged explosive…: Three commercial tankers sustained severe fire damage after striking submerged explosive mines.
- The incident was formally reported and confirmed by members of Iran's navy.: The incident was formally reported and confirmed by members of Iran's navy.
- Naval mines were identified by Iranian forces as the cause of the blazes.: Naval mines were identified by Iranian forces as the cause of the blazes.