Revolutionary Guard: Oil tanker hit by sea mines south of Hormuz
The massive oil tanker "Algaya" was struck by an explosion in the southern Strait of Hormuz after colliding with sea mines while attempting to pass through the restricted area. The incident caused a fire on board, and efforts to control it failed. The fate of the crew and the extent of the damages remain unclear. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Forces confirmed that the Strait is closed and fully under their control. Previous warnings had highlighted the danger of the illegal passage, but the details of the incident have not yet been independently clarified, and it is uncertain if other parties are responsible for its occurrence.
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