Iran warship catches fire and sinks in Gulf of Oman, say local agencies

The Kharg, the largest vessel in the Iranian navy, is lost in unclear circumstances, according to reports

The Iranian navy’s largest warship caught fire and sank in unclear circumstances in the Gulf of Oman on Wednesday, semi-official news agencies have reported.

The Fars and Tasnim agencies said efforts failed to save the support ship Kharg, named after the island that serves as Iran’s main oil terminal.

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Source: The Guardian