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.Also Read: Iran launches ballistic missiles at US air bases in Jordan, claims state mediaThe 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.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards say supertanker struck by mines in Strait of Hormuz
A supertanker caught fire after being struck by two naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Revolutionary Guards reported the incident, stating the vessel passed through illegally. The Guards warned other ships violating security rules would face similar consequences. Compliance with passage regulations for the waterway is now mandatory. The Guards did not identify the tanker or its crew members.
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