Bhopal:
Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, claims have emerged that two oil tankers were struck by sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz, triggering explosions and fires. According to the naval forces of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), both vessels hit underwater mines and caught fire. Iranian state television reported the incident on Friday.
The Iranian side claimed that the two tankers attempted to pass through the strategic waterway without coordinating with its maritime traffic control centre. The IRGC alleged that the vessels ignored prescribed warnings and used an unauthorised route.
However, Iran has not yet released detailed information about the names or ownership of the tankers, the extent of the damage caused by the fires, or the condition of their crew members.
The incident has not been independently verified. Consequently, the exact cause of the explosions and the extent of the damage to the vessels remain unclear.
The Strait of Hormuz is a strategically important maritime passage for global energy supplies. Connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman, it serves as a major route for transporting crude oil and natural gas to international markets. Any disruption to shipping through this narrow waterway could affect global oil supplies, energy prices and maritime trade.
With military tensions continuing in the region, the reported incident has added to concerns over the safety of commercial vessels navigating one of the world's most critical energy routes.
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