11.10.2026 22:30
Iran's Revolutionary Guards Army announced that a supertanker capable of carrying 2 million barrels of oil, which was trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz without permission, struck a naval mine and exploded. In the statement, it warned that ships passing by turning off their navigation systems would be considered "enemy" and could be targeted.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps announced that a supertanker trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz struck a naval mine and an explosion occurred in the ship's engine room. In the statement, it was stated that three oil tankers had struck naval mines in the last two days, while warnings to ships passing through the strait were repeated.
IT WAS CLAIMED THAT IT SHUT OFF ITS NAVIGATION SYSTEMS
In the Revolutionary Guards Corps' statement, it was stated that a tanker, reported to have a carrying capacity of approximately 2 million barrels of oil, tried to pass through the Strait of Hormuz by shutting off its navigation systems.
According to the statement, the tanker struck a naval mine during the passage. Following the collision, it was claimed that an explosion occurred in the ship's engine room. No detailed information was shared regarding the extent of the damage to the ship or the condition of the crew in the incident.
CLAIM REGARDING THREE OIL TANKERS
Iran's Revolutionary Guards reported that three oil tankers have struck naval mines since yesterday. However, the statement did not provide details about the names of the vessels or the locations where the incidents occurred.
The Iranian side also warned that ships that turn off their navigation systems in the Strait of Hormuz will be considered "enemy ships."
TENSION CONTINUES IN THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ
Developments in the Strait of Hormuz, which is critically important for world oil trade, are being closely monitored by energy markets and international maritime transport. The Iranian administration had announced that it closed the strait again on July 12 after the US resumed its attacks on July 8.
The Tehran administration had also previously made statements that ships that remain outside the route determined by Iran and pass without obtaining the necessary permission may be targeted.
With Iran's latest statement, security concerns regarding maritime transport in the region have resurfaced, while independent verification of the explosion reportedly occurring on the supertanker and the details of the incident have not yet become clear.