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IRGC says second supertanker hit a mine in Strait of Hormuz
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reported a fire after a supertanker allegedly triggered a naval mine, warning vessels that disable tracking systems will be treated as hostile.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said a second oil supertanker caught fire after hitting a naval mine in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday afternoon.
The IRGC, citing a statement carried by the semi‑official Tasnim news agency, said the vessel was full of crude oil, had switched off its navigation systems and was attempting to leave the southern part of the waterway when it struck the mine.
The group warned that any ship that turns off its tracking and reconnaissance equipment while crossing the strait will be labeled "hostile" and will face a decisive response.
The IRGC did not name the tanker, and it provided no details on injuries or casualties.
Key facts
- The IRGC claimed a supertanker hit a naval mine in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday. (timesnownews.com)
- The tanker was reportedly full of crude oil and had switched off its navigation systems. (timesnownews.com)
- The IRGC warned that vessels disabling tracking equipment will be treated as hostile. (timesnownews.com)
Sources
- [1] timesnownews.com — originally reported as “2nd Supertanker Catches Fire in Strait of Hormuz as IRGC Claims It Hit Their Mine”
