According to a statement released by the Navy of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, a supertanker carrying more than 2 million barrels of crude oil struck a naval mine in the Strait of Hormuz, immediately triggering a massive explosion and fire. The specific casualties and follow-on impact of the incident remain to be further verified.
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2026-10-17 06:15 · Iran's IRGC Navy says a supertanker carrying more than 2 million barrels of crude oil struck a naval mine in the Strait of Hormuz, causing a massive explosion and fire. https://t.co/skFWhttGuW
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2026-10-17 13:49 · IRGC Navy said a second supertanker carrying more than 2 million barrels of crude oil struck a naval mine and caught fire after attempting to use an "unauthorized route" with its radar and tracking sy…
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Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Says Supertanker Struck a Mine and Exploded in the Strait of Hormuz
2026.10.17 · Verified
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