The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps confirmed that a liquefied gas carrier suffered a mine explosion in the eastern Strait of Hormuz. According to Iranian state news agency IRNA, the vessel ventured into an unauthorized maritime path despite receiving multiple safety warnings. The incident unfolds against a backdrop of heightened regional tensions involving Iran. The situation underscores severe operational hazards for commercial transport in critical Middle Eastern waterways.
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LNG carrier explodes after hitting mine in Hormuz, IRGC says
14 November 2026 05:04 GMT
A liquefied gas carrier struck a naval mine and exploded in the eastern Strait of Hormuz after ignoring repeated warnings and attempting to take an unauthorised and dangerous route, Iran's Irna reported, citing Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
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