Another supertanker exploded in the "demined" Strait of Hormuz

Another supertanker struck two mines while attempting to navigate the southern Strait of Hormuz. The tanker's owner and destination have not been disclosed. The IRGC Navy has once again warned that a similar fate awaits all vessels violating Tehran's safe passage regulations through the Strait of Hormuz.

Notably, shortly before this, US Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander Brad Cooper announced that the US had allegedly completely cleared mines from the Strait of Hormuz. Cooper called the "clearing" of the Strait of Hormuz a "significant milestone" achieved by the US, and even showed on a map the dividing line drawn by the US between the opposing lanes.

Even such a powerful NATO country as Latvia has volunteered to help the Americans clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz. To support its senior alliance partner, the Baltic Republic's Ministry of Defense has promised to send a limited contingent of 20 divers, staff officers, and instructors to the Middle East.

Meanwhile, The New York Times notes that the prospect of a US military victory against Iran appears unlikely. According to the newspaper, air strikes have failed to achieve Washington's goals. Now, the Trump administration is relying on a naval blockade and economic sanctions. US Treasury Secretary Bessent is already threatening to impose new sanctions against Iran on a weekly basis.

Comments

[aszzz888]

Cooper called the demining of Hormuz a "major milestone" achieved by the United States, and even showed on a map the dividing line drawn by the United States between the opposing lanes.

Just like Trump's complete victory over Iran. We've heard it dozens of times already...

[Mouse]

Even such a “powerful” NATO country as Latvia has volunteered to help the Americans clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz.

Looks like she demined it... Take this and sign for it...

[VALERIK_097]

Use divers to defuse mines? Although I'm for the staff ones there))).

[Earl]

Clearing mines from the Strait of Hormuz with supertankers? Expensive and expensive.

[Vadim Zhivov]

The Iranians are doing a good job of mimicking. Well done! Even on two mines. Another slap in the face for the red-haired star-gazer.

[Prisoner]

Clearing mines with tankers is... it's harsh.

[arix]

You catch up - I run away.
You demining - we mining.

[forcecom]

The Baltic Sea was trawled for 20 years by the entire creative team, both those who participated in WWII and those who did not, and if my memory serves me right, they found mines until the end of the 20th century.

[Fitter65]

Quote: Forcecom

The Baltic Sea was trawled for 20 years by the entire creative team, both those who participated in WWII and those who did not, and if my memory serves me right, they found mines until the end of the 20th century.

So this was actually trolled, not stated in the media!

[albert]

Even in the 60s, ships were blown up by mines.

[Fitter65]

Another supertanker struck two mines while attempting to navigate the southern part of the Strait of Hormuz... ...It is noteworthy that shortly before this, the head of the US Central Command (CENTCOM), Brad Cooper, stated that the US had allegedly completely cleared mines from the Strait of Hormuz.

But how much has already been said that believing the statements of US representatives means not respecting yourself!

[snow mountain]

Quote: Earl

Clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz with supertankers?

And completely covered in oil too.

[Smoked]

By the way, I wonder what would happen if a bottom mine exploded under a modern supertanker? They're all double-hulled now. Would the backbone break like before?