Iran’s IRGC says oil supertanker hit a mine in the Strait of Hormuz

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  Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said an oil supertanker struck a mine in the Strait of Hormuz and exploded.

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  The IRGC said the tanker had turned off its positioning and navigation systems before the incident.

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  The Iranian military said the tanker violated security requirements and rules for passage through the strait.

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  The IRGC warned that tankers that do so would face a “terrible fire.”

Who

An oil supertanker, according to the IRGC.

What

The IRGC said it struck a mine and exploded.

When

October 10, 2026, according to the TASS publication date.

Where

The Strait of Hormuz.

Why

The IRGC said the tanker turned off its positioning and navigation systems; it also said the vessel violated security requirements and passage rules.

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