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  1. IRGC used Larak Island for rocket launches and conducted actions affecting maritime incidents near Khasab.
  2. An incident occurred near Khasab coast, leading to the issuance of instructions by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps regarding vessel transits.

Oil Tanker Targeted with Limpet Mines in Strait of Hormuz

4 reports, 1 independent Updated Sat 00:00
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What happened

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A Panama-flagged crude oil tanker, MT LOUISE 1, was targeted with limpet mines while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The attack caused a fire in the engine room and temporarily disabled the vessel. This incident, which involved the targeting of MT LOUISE 1 and MT ARZANAH, marks the first known successful use of explosives against a vessel in the area since the US-Iran war began in February. Sarbananda Sonowal confirmed that all 29 Indian seafarers aboard the two targeted tankers were safe with no injuries reported.

From indiatimes.com

Why it matters

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The Strait of Hormuz is a key route for global oil exports. These attacks occur amid repeated incidents involving commercial vessels in the strategic waterway. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps actively controls, restricts, and threatens commercial maritime traffic within the Strait of Hormuz through military operations.

An incident near Khasab coast led to the issuance of instructions by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps regarding vessel transits.

From indiatimes.com

Who's involved

  • Sarbananda SonowalUnion minister monitoring the security and operational status of vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • OmanSovereign state that actively manages and regulates maritime traffic and transit corridors within the Strait of Hormuz.
  • HormuzStrategic waterway where the targeted tanker was transiting.
  • IndiaNation whose seafarers were aboard the targeted tankers.
  • Islamic Revolutionary Guard CorpsMilitary organization that actively controls, restricts, and threatens commercial maritime traffic within the Strait of Hormuz through military operations.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • ShellSpeculative

    Shell could face increased operational costs and insurance premiums for regional transit.

  • IndiaSpeculative

    India might see increased security risk threatening critical energy imports and trade operations.

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