26/07/2026
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26/07/2026
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TEHRAN, Jul 26: A tanker reportedly exploded after striking a naval mine in the Strait of Hormuz after deviating from a route designated by Iran, according to Defa Press, a news agency affiliated with Iran's armed forces.
Citing an informed source, Defa Press claimed the vessel was operating "in violation" of the Iran-approved navigation route through the strategic waterway when the incident occurred. The report also alleged the tanker had turned off its radar system before the explosion.
There has been no immediate independent confirmation of the incident or official statement from Iranian authorities. Further details, including the vessel's identity, flag, ownership, casualties, or the extent of the damage, were not immediately available.
