Tehran (Iran), Nov. 7 (LaPresse) – A ship reportedly caught fire in the eastern part of the Strait of Hormuz after striking a mine while sailing in an area considered “prohibited”. The Iranian Navy reported this, according to Al Jazeera, stating that the vessel had also switched off its navigation systems and ignored the “regular warnings” it had received. No information has been released so far regarding possible fatalities or injuries. The ship is also reportedly unable to move.
Iran, Navy: “Ship catches fire after passing through ‘prohibited’ area in Hormuz”
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Tehran (Iran), Nov. 7 (LaPresse) – A ship reportedly caught fire in the eastern part of the Strait of Hormuz after striking a mine while sailing in an area considered “prohibited”. The Iranian Navy reported this, according to Al Jazeera, stating that the vessel had also switched off its navigation systems and ignored the “regular warnings” it had received. No information has been released so far regarding possible fatalities or injuries. The ship is also reportedly unable to move.
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