The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps naval command said a supertanker carrying more than 2 mln barrels of crude struck a sea mine in the Strait of Hormuz, exploded and caught fire. IRGC said the vessel had switched off positioning transponders and radar and was attempting an unauthorized transit under alleged US military cover. IRGC said the Strait of Hormuz is closed and warned vessels that ignore Iran's transit rules risk destruction.

2026-10-17

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps naval command said a supertanker carrying more than 2 mln barrels of crude struck a sea mine in the Strait of Hormuz, exploded and caught fire. IRGC said the vessel had switched off positioning transponders and radar and was attempting an unauthorized transit under alleged US military cover. IRGC said the Strait of Hormuz is closed and warned vessels that ignore Iran's transit rules risk destruction.