The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued a stern warning to ships navigating the Strait of Hormuz with their navigation and reconnaissance systems turned off. The statement declared that all ships acting in this manner will be classified as "enemy" vessels and will face "severe and decisive" intervention.
According to the IRGC statement, an oil-laden supertanker struck a sea mine in the southern parts of the Strait of Hormuz today around noon while sailing on an "unauthorized route." It was reported that a fire broke out on the tanker following the explosion.
The statement did not provide information regarding which country the ship belongs to or the status of the crew. The IRGC noted that as of yesterday, the number of tankers that have caught fire after striking sea mines while making unauthorized passages through the strait has risen to 3.
The Strait of Hormuz, where international maritime transport has been largely disrupted due to conflicts between the US and Iran, is of critical importance for global energy shipments. It is stated that the risk to commercial vessels in the region is increasing.
News Source: 12punto
