An Iranian shuttle tanker reportedspotting a floating mine in the central Gulf on Tuesday about
50 miles west of Lavan Island, regional shipping sources said.
    The Khark III, owned by the National Iranian Tanker Co,
gave the position of the mine as 27 degrees 14 minutes north,
52.06 east.
    There was no indication of measures being taken against the
mine, which is in Iranian territorial waters.
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