The IRGC navy accused the tanker of having turned off its positioning and radar systems in an effort to evade detection.

The IRGC navy accused the tanker of having turned off its positioning and radar systems in an effort to evade detection.

A super tanker has caught fire after striking a sea mine in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Saturday.

In a statement shared via Iranian state media, the IRGC’s navy said a tanker carrying more than two million barrels of oil struck a mine whilst “attempting to pass through an unauthorised route” in the Strait, causing a “massive explosion” and a “fierce fire.” It is unclear exactly where the incident took place.

  • 0x0@infosec.pubEnglish
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    9 hours ago

    Let me be clear, the Strait of Hormuz is controlled by the United States and our regional partners, not Iran," he said. “It remains open for business.”

    Sure buddy