TEHRAN, Oct 17 (Bernama-IRNA) -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy says a supertanker carrying more than two million barrels of crude oil caught fire and exploded after striking a naval mine while attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz through an unauthorised route, Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported.
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A supertanker caught fire and exploded after hitting a mine in the Strait of Hormuz, according to IRGC.
- The tanker carried over two million barrels of crude oil.
- The vessel disabled systems to avoid detection while crossing the strait.
- Iran warned that violating its regulations will lead to consequences.
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