Naval Mine Collision Sets Oil Tanker Ablaze in Strategic Strait

On Saturday, a supertanker carrying over 2.0 million barrels of crude oil collided with a naval mine in the Hormuz Strait, igniting a massive fire. Iranian Revolutionary Guard officials confirmed that the vessel attempted to bypass the strait using an illegal passage, violating Iran's maritime regulations. The ship's crew had reportedly switched off its radar and AIS transponders, making it difficult for authorities to monitor its movements. The IRGC warned that any future attempts to navigate the waterway without compliance would be met with decisive action.