ALWAGHT- An oil tanker sailing through the Strait of Hormuz exploded after striking a mine while its radar system was switched off.
An oil tanker exploded after reportedly striking a naval mine in the Strait of Hormuz after deviating from a shipping route designated by Iran, according to the report. Preliminary information said the vessel was operating outside the designated safe maritime corridor despite prior warnings.
The report added that Iran had repeatedly warned vessels departing from the designated route that they could face consequences. It also reiterated Tehran's position that it exercises sovereign rights over the strategic waterway.
