Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: Violating oil tanker hit a mine and exploded in the Strait of Hormuz

According to the Iranian Tasnim News Agency, the public relations department of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Navy stated that a violative supertanker carrying crude oil attempted to leave through a non-designated route in the Strait of Hormuz and struck a mine, resulting in an explosion.

The statement warned that any violative tanker that ignores safety regulations will face the consequences of a fierce fire.