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[INTERNATIONAL] · Iran, United States, Oman, India, Panama · 39 sources

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El Gaia supertanker catches fire in Strait of Hormuz

The Panama-flagged supertanker El Gaia has caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz, sparking conflicting reports regarding the cause of the incident. The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy claims the vessel exploded and was engulfed in flames after striking naval mines while attempting to navigate a restricted route south of the strait.

Conversely, US Central Command (CENTCOM) has dismissed the mine strike claims as false. According to CENTCOM, the El Gaia was rendered inoperable by an Iranian missile strike last month and was subsequently hit by an Iranian drone this past weekend near the coast of Oman. The vessel is reportedly being towed by a regional partner.

The incident has caused significant concern for maritime security in this critical global energy chokepoint. Of the 14 Indian crew members on board, 13 have been rescued, but one remains missing. The Indian government has condemned the attack and called for immediate regional de-escalation and diplomatic dialogue.

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El Gaia · El Gaia · India · Iranian Revolutionary Guard · Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps · Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps · Oman · Strait of Hormuz · US Central Command

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3 days ago
Atasco energético en Ormuz [www.elperiodicoextremadura.com]
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