On Tuesday night, the Strait of Hormuz experienced a dramatic event involving an attack on two fishing boats and the explosion of the super tanker Elgaya. This incident has seriously affected maritime safety in the region.
Details of the Attack on Fishing Boats
Following this attack, several fishermen present on the boats have gone missing. Local officials, expressing their sorrow over the incident, announced that immediately after being informed of the event, maritime search and rescue operations to find the missing individuals have commenced. Nafisi, one of the officials related to this incident, emphasized that all regional resources have been mobilized for this operation, and maritime patrol teams are working to rescue the missing fishermen. The latest status of these individuals is being monitored in real-time.
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Explosion of the Super Tanker Elgaya
Meanwhile, the super tanker Elgaya, identified by maritime number 9325336, exploded in the southern Strait of Hormuz after colliding with sea mines. The command of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy responded to this incident by stating that the Elgaya tanker intended to pass through a prohibited area, and this collision led to a massive fire on the tanker. Efforts to control the fire have been unsuccessful, and the entire tanker has been engulfed in flames. The IRGC Navy firmly declared that the Strait of Hormuz remains under the intelligent control of this force.
Reports indicate that the Oman Maritime Security Center has also announced that this tanker was transferred to one of the ports in Oman after being hit by an unidentified projectile. This claim has raised concerns about maritime safety in the region and highlights the critical situation in the Strait of Hormuz.
In light of these events, it seems that maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz has become one of the serious challenges. Local and national officials are examining the dimensions of this incident and its implications for fishermen and sailors.
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