Drone Attack on Fishing Boats Off Irans Southern Coast Leaves Fishermen Missing
A drone strike on fishing boats near Irans southern coast has left several fishermen missing, prompting a search and rescue operation.
Tehran, September 15 (Daily Kiran) : A drone attack occurred on two fishing boats off Iran’s southern coast late Monday night, resulting in multiple fishermen being reported missing. The incident took place near the coastal city of Kargan and around Larak Island, as reported by Iran’s semi-official news agency Mehr.
Ahmad Nafisi, the deputy governor for political and security affairs in Hormozgan Province, confirmed that search and rescue operations have been initiated to locate the missing fishermen. He noted that an investigation into the incident is underway, with more details to be released following its completion.
In a related development, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) navy reported that a large oil tanker attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz collided with naval mines, leading to an explosion and subsequent fire on board.
According to a statement from the IRGC’s official news outlet, Sepah News, efforts to extinguish the fire on the super tanker, named El Gaya, were unsuccessful, and the vessel became engulfed in flames.
The navy reiterated warnings about the dangers of using “restricted” or “illegal” routes in the southern part of this crucial maritime passage. The statement also confirmed that the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, with Iranian naval control still in place.
The Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA), responsible for monitoring maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, has issued alerts to insurance companies and registration entities, advising them to avoid providing services to vessels identified as violating regulations. The PGSA warned that such actions could lead to potential repercussions for those involved.
