An oil tanker caught fire and exploded after hitting a naval mine in the southern Strait of Hormuz, according to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Key facts
- •The incident occurred in the southern part of the Strait of Hormuz.
- •The tanker suffered an explosion and a fire in its engine room after hitting a naval mine.
- •The IRGC reported that the vessel was transiting the area with its navigation systems disabled.
- •Iranian authorities labeled the vessel an illicit tanker for violating passage regulations.
- •The IRGC warned that future ships failing to use identification systems in the waterway will be dealt with decisively.
An oil tanker sustained damage after striking a naval mine in the southern part of the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in an explosion and fire in the vessel's engine room. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced the incident, stating the ship had violated maritime regulations while transiting the waterway.
Circumstances of the Incident
According to the IRGC Navy, the tanker was operating with its positioning and navigation systems turned off while moving through the strait. The IRGC characterized the vessel as an illicit tanker and stated that it had ignored established rules for passage through the waterway.
Official Warning from the IRGC
Following the explosion, the IRGC issued a warning regarding the conduct of vessels in the region. The organization stated that any ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf that switch off their navigation and identification systems will face severe and decisive measures.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by TASS (English), Middle East Eye.
