EventMaritime

Oil supertanker catches fire after striking mine in Strait of Hormuz: IRGC Navy

17 OCT 2026 · 0522Z

Tehran, IRNA – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy says a supertanker carrying more than two million barrels of crude oil caught fire and exploded after striking a naval mine while attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz through an unauthorized route.

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Indexed Oct 17, 05:22 UTC · IRNA · Tehran state media →

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