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India news: Oil tanker carrying 27 Indians attacked with limpet mines in Strait of Hormuz

DW News's headline. Reported by DW News, DW News (all), NDTV.

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What the sources say, in brief

According to DW News, an oil tanker with a crew of 27 Indians caught fire after being struck by limpet mines near Oman in the Strait of Hormuz. DW reported that the attack is the first known successful use of such explosives in the waterway since the US-Iran war began. NDTV also reported the attack on a tanker carrying 27 Indians in the Strait of Hormuz, and said Iran has targeted ships for allegedly violating its transit restrictions in Hormuz. The sources supplied do not identify who carried out the attack or report on casualties, and the story is developing.

Key points

  • DW News reported that a tanker with a crew of 27 Indians caught fire after being struck by limpet mines near Oman.
  • DW News said the attack is the first known successful use of limpet mines in the Strait of Hormuz since the US-Iran war began.
  • NDTV reported the tanker carrying 27 Indians was attacked with limpet mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • NDTV said Iran has targeted ships for allegedly violating its transit restrictions in Hormuz.

What we know

  • A tanker with a crew of 27 Indians caught fire after being struck by limpet mines near Oman, according to DW News.
  • The attack is the first known successful use of limpet mines in the Strait of Hormuz since the US-Iran war began, DW News reported.
  • NDTV reported that Iran has targeted ships for allegedly violating its transit restrictions in Hormuz.

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India news: Oil tanker carrying 27 Indians attacked with limpet mines in Strait of Hormuz. According to DW News, an oil tanker with a crew of 27 Indians caught fire after being struck by limpet mines near Oman in the Strait of Hormuz. DW reported that the attack is the first known successful use of such explosives in the waterway since the US-Iran war began. NDTV also reported the attack on a tanker carrying 27 Indians in the Strait of Hormuz, and said Iran has targeted ships for allegedly violating its transit restrictions in Hormuz. The sources supplied do not identify who carried out the attack or report on casualties, and the story is developing. Covered by 3 publications. DW News: India news: Oil tanker carrying 27 Indians attacked with limpet mines in Strait of Hormuz. DW News (all): India news: Oil tanker carrying 27 Indians attacked with limpet mines in Strait of Hormuz. NDTV: Tanker Carrying 27 Indians Attacked With Limpet Mines In Strait Of Hormuz.

Who is covering it

  1. DW News Germany India news: Oil tanker carrying 27 Indians attacked with limpet mines in Strait of Hormuz A tanker with a crew of 27 Indians caught fire after being struck by limpet mines near Oman. The attack marks the first known successful use of the explosives in the waterway since the US-Iran war began. DW has more. 1 h ago · Tier 2
  2. DW News (all) Germany India news: Oil tanker carrying 27 Indians attacked with limpet mines in Strait of Hormuz A tanker with a crew of 27 Indians caught fire after being struck by limpet mines near Oman. The attack marks the first known successful use of the explosives in the waterway since the US-Iran war began. DW has more. 1 h ago · Tier 2
  3. NDTV India Tanker Carrying 27 Indians Attacked With Limpet Mines In Strait Of Hormuz Iran has targeted ships for allegedly violating its transit restrictions in Hormuz 12 h ago · Tier 3

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