IRGC Navy Reports Second Supertanker Fire After Alleged Naval Mine Strike in Strait of Hormuz

The statement said the tanker was carrying more than two million barrels of crude oil and had switched off its positioning and radar systems. The IRGC Navy claimed that the vessel was attempting to navigate an “illegal” maritime route and alleged that the US military had misled it about the passage. The circumstances surrounding the reported incident, including the vessel’s identity and the extent of the damage, were not independently verified in the statement.

The reported incident adds to security concerns surrounding maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a strategically important waterway for global energy shipments. Any disruption to tanker movements in the area could have implications for oil transportation and regional maritime security. Further details about the vessel’s condition, possible casualties and the cause of the explosion were not immediately available.