The Islamic republic has demanded that all ships seek its authorisation before transiting.
Oil Tanker On 'Unauthorised Route' Hits Mine In Hormuz, Catches Fire
In short
An oil tanker, on an unauthorized route, collided with a mine in the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in the destruction of the vessel and a fire that followed. Iran has demanded that all ships seeking passage through the Strait of Hormuz must obtain permission from its authorities.
Key points
- The Islamic Republic of Iran has demanded that all ships seeking passage through the Stra…: The Islamic Republic of Iran has demanded that all ships seeking passage through the Strait of Hormuz must obtain permission from its authorities.
- A ship on an unauthorized route collided with a mine in the Strait of Hormuz, resulting i…: A ship on an unauthorized route collided with a mine in the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in the destruction of the vessel and a fire that followed.