Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) navy says a supertanker carrying over two million barrels of crude oil struck a sea mine and caught fire while attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz via an “unauthorised” route. The IRGC alleged the tanker had turned off tracking systems and was attempting passage with US military support, warning that “The Strait of Hormuz is closed” and vessels violating regulations would face severe consequences.