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  • Iranian naval blunder: Tanker bombed by own forces in Strait of Hormuz

    04/01/2026 12:04:01 PM PDT · by MeanWestTexan · 28 replies
    Al-Fassel ^ | March 3, 2026 | Al-Fassel
    An Iranian tanker from the country's shadow fleet caught fire after being struck by its own naval forces in the Strait of Hormuz. Omani authorities reported that 20 crew members, including 15 Indians, were rescued as the vessel continued to sink. The tanker, part of a network used to bypass international sanctions, was reportedly targeted for "illegally passing" through the strategic waterway. After being hit, fires erupted on board, forcing a rapid evacuation by nearby rescue teams. Shadow fleet strike sparks chaos The vessel, managed by Red Sea Ship Management LLC, had been sanctioned by the US Treasury in December...
  • MISSILE TRAIL PHOTO

    09/19/2002 8:12:11 PM PDT · by Demosthenes · 79 replies · 572+ views
    self ^ | today | Demosthenes
    Here is the pic: Okay, you got me....any ideas? Why did it not dissipate for ten minutes?