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Yet two other supertankers hit mines in Hormuz: IRGC

TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) – The IRGC has reported that two non-compliant supertankers were disabled after striking naval mines off the southern coast of the Strait of Hormuz, leading the crews to abandon the vessels.

UKMTO reports new maritime incident off Iraqi shores

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – UKMTO said on Wednesday it has received a report of an incident 28NM south-east of Al-Faw, Iraq.

Super tanker set ablaze after hitting mine in Hormuz

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy announced that a supertanker carrying more than two million barrels of crude oil exploded and caught fire after striking a naval mine south of the Strait of Hormuz.

IRGC Navy:

Second oil tanker burns in flames after hitting naval mine

TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – The IRGC Navy said in a statement on Saturday that the second oil tanker was burning in fire in the Strait of Hormuz affter hitting a naval mine.

Two oil tankers collided near coasts of Saudi Arabia: UKMTO

TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operation (UKMTO) has reported that two oil tankers were collided with ach other near the coasts of Saudi Arabia, one of them was hit by an unidentified boat using an RPG!

An oil tanker targeted near Saudi Arabia: UKMTO

TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operation (UKMTO) on Saturday reported that an unidentified projectile struck an oil tanker near Saudi Arabia.

Oil tanker explodes in Hormuz after hitting naval mine: IRGC

TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – The Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) on Saturday reported a massive explosion aboard a supertanker following a collision with a naval mine in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran Army Navy identifies violating oil tanker in east Hormuz

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) –Iran Army Navy has announced that an oil tanker violating maritime restrictions caught fire in a restricted area east of the Strait of Hormuz after switching off its tracking systems and attempting to navigate through the area.

IRGC:

Third oil tanker catches fire in Hormuz after hitting mine

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – A third oil tanker caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after striking a naval mine, according to Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps, which said the vessel had attempted to cross an unauthorized route despite warnings.

2nd super tanker hits naval mine in Strait of Hormuz: IRGC

TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) – The IRGC Navy’s public relations office announced that a super tanker exploded and caught fire in its engine room after striking a sea mine in the southern part of the Strait of Hormuz earlier on Sunday.

Massive LPG tanker targeted in Hormuz: IRGC

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy said Friday a giant vessel that was carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) was hit and caught fire in the south of Hormuz Strait.

Multiple explosions reported near tanker off Yemen: UKMTO

TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported on Sunday that a tanker had detected multiple explosions in close proximity to the vessel approximately 60 nautical miles south of Mokha, Yemen.

3 UAE-owned tankers hit after breaching Hormuz rules

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) says three Emirati tankers struck in the Strait of Hormuz in recent days were already on the waterway’s non-compliance list.

Super oil tanker hits mine in Hormuz, explodes: IRGC

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – The Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Monday evening that the supertanker El Gaia hit a naval mine in south of Hormuz Strait. and exploded.

IRGC:

2 US-controlled oil tankers hit by mines in Hormuz Strait

TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has announced two oil tankers under the control of American agents were hit by mines and disabled in the Strait of Hormuz.

Kuwaiti tanker targeted in the Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) – A Kuwaiti-flagged oil tanker, Al Salam 2, was struck in the Strait of Hormuz on the evening of August 26, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).

Iran seizes, sells US oil cargo for EB patients

TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – The US oil cargo was seized and its oil was sold to compensate for Iranian patients suffering from Epidermolysis Bullosa (EP).

Chinese tanker reverses course in Hormuz after Iran warning

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – Iran forced a large Chinese oil tanker attempting to pass through the southern corridor of the Strait of Hormuz to abandon its transit, media reported Wednesday.

Oil tanker targeted near Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported on Friday that it received reports of a security incident involving an oil tanker off the coast of Oman.

Military spokesman:

No vessel can safely transit Hormuz without Iran supervision

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) –Rejecting US claims of normal maritime traffic via the Strait of Hormuz, spokesman of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbia Central Headquarters says no commercial vessel or oil tanker can safely transit waterway without Iran's authorization.

Two violating oil tankers disabled in Strait of Hormuz: IRGC

TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) said two violating oil tankers were struck and brought to a halt in the Strait of Hormuz after attempting to transit through an unauthorized route.

Oil tanker violating Iran navigation route exploded in Hormuz

TEHRAN, Jul. 26 (MNA) – An oil tanker violating Iran’s announced navigation route in the Strait of Hormuz exploded after striking a naval mine.

Oil tanker explodes in Hormuz Strait after hitting mine

TEHRAN, Jul. 26 (MNA) – An oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, which had turned off its radar system, exploded after hitting a mine in the Strait of Hormuz.

A Kuwaiti tanker passing via US-Omani route in Hormuz stopped

TEHRAN, Jul. 21 (MNA) – A Kuwaiti oil tanker that was passing through the US-Omani corridor in the Strait of Hormuz was stopped by the powerful Iranian Armed Forces.

New security incident reported for tanker off Oman’s coasts

TEHRAN, Jul. 17 (MNA) – The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said another security incident involving a commercial tanker has occurred near the Omani port of Duqm.

Iran exported 50mln crude oil barrels in 2 weeks: source

TEHRAN, Jul. 01 (MNA) – Iran has exported 50 million barrels of oil in two weeks, and its income is about 3.5 billion dollars, according to a source.

Iran cargo vessels sail through after lifting naval blockade

TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) – At least three Iranian oil tankers and two cargo ships carrying essential goods have successfully broken through the US naval blockade.

UKMTO reports incident for tanker off Oman coast

TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) – A fire broke out on board an oil tanker not far from Oman’s coast, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) center under the Royal Navy said.

Iran’s Army Navy seizes offending oil tanker in Sea of Oman

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – The Iranian Navy has seized a violating oil tanker identified as “OCEAN KOI” for attempting to disrupt Iran’s oil exports, the Army announced on Friday.