Limpet mines reportedly hit tanker in Hormuz lane

A single X account reportedly cites UKMTO saying IRGC forces attached two limpet mines to an oil tanker in the US-protected Hormuz lane overnight, blowing a hole in its engine room. The claim is unconfirmed beyond that account.

Middle East · Iran · Naval

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• The UKMTO reports that IRGC forces sailed a small boat into the US-protected Hormuz lane overnight, attached a pair of limpet mines to the side of an oil tanker, and blew a hole in its engine room. ht (@osinttechnical on X)

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