at least 19 people were killed and 15 were injured in the incident during naval exercises in Iran the Gulf of Oman. This was informed in the press service of the armed forces of the Islamic Republic.
“the death toll to 19 people, 15 were injured, their condition is satisfactory” – said in the army of Iran.
As the TV and IRIB, the incident occurred on a vessel of support and “Konarak” (Konarak class Hendijan). According to some, he was hit by a rocket due to the fact that the ship was too close to the target, which was previously set on the water. The military has not yet confirmed nor denied this information.
“Konarak”, length 47 meters and a displacement of 40 tons, was produced in the Netherlands since 1988, is in service with Navy of Iran, in 2018, the ship was repaired.
it is Worth noting that the media gets only information about serious incidents that occur during military exercises in Iran.
