Defence
Iran: Oil Tanker in Strait of Hormuz Hits Mine, US: Drone Attacked Tanker
An oil tanker named El Gaia caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after allegedly hitting mines, according to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard. Iranian state media did not specify when the incident occurred. The US disputes this, stating the ship was attacked by a drone off Oman’s coast, not in the Strait. El Gaia sails under a Panamanian flag, with its last known position near Sohar, Oman, on 2026-09-05. Iran claims control over the Strait, while the US asserts it is mine-free and open to international shipping.
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