IRGC says oil supertanker hit mine in Strait of Hormuz
A crude oil supertanker caught fire after allegedly striking a naval mine while attempting to leave the Strait of Hormuz through an unauthorised route, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said, warning that vessels violating its maritime restrictions would face further action.
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- 2026-10-10 21:45 UTCMiddle East Eye · middleeasteye.net ↗
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