Explosion in the Strait of Hormuz! Another super tanker hit a mine

In a written statement from the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, it was stated that a super tanker carrying more than 2 million barrels of oil tried to pass through the Strait of Hormuz in the morning.

'IT HIT A MARINE MINE'

In the statement, it was stated that the super tanker, which turned off its navigation systems, hit a sea mine while trying to leave the Strait of Hormuz via the alternative southern route, and as a result of the impact, an explosion occurred in the engine compartment of the tanker.

The statement also stated that the tanker could not continue its journey after the explosion.

WHAT HAPPENED?

In another statement made this morning, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps stated that a tanker, which had turned off its navigation systems, hit a sea mine while trying to leave the Strait of Hormuz via the alternative southern route, and an explosion occurred in the tanker.

Iran announced that it closed the Strait of Hormuz again on July 12 after the USA started its attacks again on July 8.

The Tehran administration had threatened that it would target ships that "pass without permission" and outside the route determined by Iran.