Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say supertanker struck by mines in Strait of Hormuz
- The Guards said the tanker had been attempting to pass through the waterway illegally
Iran's Revolutionary Guards reported a supertanker was struck by naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, warning other vessels to comply with its security rules.
- Supertanker struck by naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran's Revolutionary Guards' statement on the incident.
- Mandatory compliance with Iran's security rules for passage.
A supertanker caught fire and was brought to a complete halt after being struck by two naval mines in the southern Strait of Hormuz, Iran state TV reported on Monday, citing a statement by the Revolutionary Guards.
The Guards said the tanker had been attempting to pass through the waterway illegally.
It did not identify the vessel or provide information about its crew.
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The Guards warned that other ships violating its security rules would face the same fate and said compliance with its regulations for passage through the Strait of Hormuz was mandatory.
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