In the Ormuz Strait, an oil tanker exploded, which affected the seamine after leaving the Iran-designated sea corridor," reported Iranian agency Tasnim today. Iran repeatedly attacked ships in Ormuz and threatened ships to usage only its route.
Reports of the detonation of the tanker were besides reported by the Qatari tv Al-Jazira. The media didn't give any more details. The Iranian authorities have not issued an authoritative notice.
Iran almost completely blocked Ormuz after being attacked by the US and Israel in late February. Iran claims that it allows for shipping through the Strait, but only, designated by the authorities in Tehran through routes.
APW, PAP
