Limpet mines damage tanker in Strait of Hormuz

The Financial Times reports that Iranians in a speedboat attacked the Louise 1 on Thursday, while Reuters says it was not immediately clear who was behind it. Reuters, citing maritime security sources, reports that two limpet mines sparked an engine-room fire and temporarily disabled the tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. UK Maritime Trade Operations said the crew was safe, the fire was extinguished and there was no environmental impact, Reuters reports.