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Iran Reports Supertanker Exploded After Striking Mine South of Hormuz Strait
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy reported that a supertanker carrying over two million barrels of crude oil exploded and caught fire after striking a naval mine south of the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian authorities claimed the vessel had switched off its navigation systems and traversed an unauthorized route, while releasing no details regarding the vessel's identity, flag, or crew casualties. The reported incident highlights escalating maritime risks across the primary transit chokepoint for Gulf energy shipments.
