Iran says 5 tankers catch fire after striking naval mines in Strait of Hormuz
South China Morning Post's headline. Reported by South China Morning Post, Channels Television, Middle East Eye.
What the sources say, in brief
According to the South China Morning Post, Iran's Revolutionary Guards and army said in separate statements that five oil tankers and a tugboat caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after striking naval mines. Middle East Eye, citing Iran's navy, reported that an oil tanker caught fire after colliding with a naval mine in a prohibited area in the eastern strait. Channels Television reported that two oil tankers caught fire after hitting mines, according to Iran. The sources differ on the number of vessels affected. The reports state that Tehran has severely restricted traffic through the waterway since the Iran war began in late February.
Key points
- The South China Morning Post, citing local media, reported five oil tankers and a tugboat caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Middle East Eye reported that Iran's navy said an oil tanker collided with a naval mine in a prohibited area in the eastern strait.
- Channels Television reported that two oil tankers caught fire after hitting mines, according to Iran.
- The South China Morning Post reported Tehran has severely restricted traffic through the strategic waterway since the Iran war began in late February.
What we know
- Iran's Revolutionary Guards and army said in separate statements that vessels caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the South China Morning Post.
- Iran's navy reported a tanker hit a naval mine in a prohibited area, according to Middle East Eye.
- Tehran has severely restricted traffic through the strait since the Iran war began in late February, according to the South China Morning Post and Channels Television.
Sources differ: The South China Morning Post reports five tankers and a tugboat on fire, while Channels Television reports two oil tankers and Middle East Eye reports one oil tanker.
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Iran says 5 tankers catch fire after striking naval mines in Strait of Hormuz. According to the South China Morning Post, Iran's Revolutionary Guards and army said in separate statements that five oil tankers and a tugboat caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after striking naval mines. Middle East Eye, citing Iran's navy, reported that an oil tanker caught fire after colliding with a naval mine in a prohibited area in the eastern strait. Channels Television reported that two oil tankers caught fire after hitting mines, according to Iran. The sources differ on the number of vessels affected. The reports state that Tehran has severely restricted traffic through the waterway since the Iran war began in late February. Covered by 3 publications. South China Morning Post: Iran says 5 tankers catch fire after striking naval mines in Strait of Hormuz. Channels Television: Two Oil Tankers Caught Fire In Strait Of Hormuz After Hitting Mines, Says Iran. Middle East Eye: Oil tanker on fire in Strait of Hormuz after mine collision.
Who is covering it
- South China Morning Post Hong Kong Iran says 5 tankers catch fire after striking naval mines in Strait of Hormuz Five oil tankers and a tugboat caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards and army said in separate statements, according to local media on Thursday. Since the outbreak of the Iran war in late February, Tehran has severely restricted traffic through the strategic waterway, whic 5 Nov · Tier 2
- Channels Television Nigeria Two Oil Tankers Caught Fire In Strait Of Hormuz After Hitting Mines, Says Iran Since the outbreak of the Iran war in late February, Tehran has severely restricted traffic through the strategic waterway, insisting vessels use routes authorised by the Islamic Republic. 7 h ago · Tier 2
- Middle East Eye United Kingdom Oil tanker on fire in Strait of Hormuz after mine collision Oil tanker on fire in Strait of Hormuz after mine collision Iran's navy reports that an oil tanker caught fire after colliding with a naval mine while travelling through a "prohibited" area in the eastern Strait of Hormuz. According to the reports, the vessel turned off its navigation systems and ig 7 Nov · Tier 3
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