Iran Closes Hormuz; Tanker Catches Mine Fire, 500 Queued
AI illustrationIran's armed forces declared the Strait of Hormuz completely closed to violating vessels on 27 October. A tanker caught fire. It had struck naval mines east of the Strait, Gulf News reported.
The armed forces statement followed an IRGC closure announcement on 26 October, which cited strikes on four tankers between 22 and 23 October. The IRGC had already claimed seven tankers were hit in a single overnight operation on 22 October.
Gulf News reported nearly 500 vessels were facing disruption and congestion at the Strait's approaches. Argus Media separately reported that Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority warned South Korean operator Sinokor on 27 October that seven of its VLCCs faced legal action if they transited after 1 November.
October has seen repeated closure declarations. Iran declared Hormuz closed on 17 October after two supertankers struck mines. The 27 October statement came from Iran's armed forces command, not the IRGC alone.
Iran Closes Hormuz; Tanker Catches Mine Fire, 500 Queued
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