During a military exercise in the Gulf of Oman, 19 naval personnel died and 15 others were injured by accidentally falling of their own missile on an Iranian naval vessel, Iran's military gave this information. According to the news on state television, the missile hit the Hendajn-class support vessel, Konark during a military exercise near the port of Jasak on Sunday.

According to the news of the official news agency 'RNA', 12 naval personnel have been admitted to a local hospital and the other three have received minor injuries. According to state television, Konark was very close to the target and Konark was setting traces for other ships at sea. It said the missile accidentally fell on the vessel. The Iranian Navy's ship was upgraded only in 2018 after purchasing it from Holland in 1988, whereas the length of this ship is 47 meters, which consisted of a crew of 20 sailors, besides this Iran also used this ship for patrolling in seaside areas.

The 5th fleet of the US Navy stationed in this area has not responded. Let us tell you that 20% of the world's marine oil comes through the Gulf of Hormuz and Iran is continuously pursuing naval activity to increase its dominance in the region.