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Iranian mines almost sink two tankers as US Navy responds

USS Bainbridge (DDG-96), an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer. (US Navy photo)

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During the early morning hours of June 13th, two tankers came under attack as they traversed the Gulf of Oman. The Norwegian-owned M/T Altair and the Japanese-owned M/T Kokuka Courageous were damaged by what appears to be Iranian limpet mines.

The discovery of Iranian mines in international waters has raised tensions in the area.

According to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), U.S. Navy ships received two separate calls for assistance. The first call took place at 06:12 local time and came from the M/T Altair, while the second call came almost an hour later from the M/T Kokuka Courageous.

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  • Jeds

    Still early days and no doubt more activity from proxy forces is on the cards. Maybe we can solve all the World problems with the magic pixie dust of "Global Warming" movement to keep us all safe.

  • Doug S

    NBC was reporting that the Japanese sailors claim they saw a projectile, rather than a mine, strike the side of their ship. Has any official report/investigation been done to indicate what may have been used and by whom? All this seems to be conveniently playing right into what Jack last wrote about in regards to beating war drums for Iran.