IRGC: Third oil tanker explodes in Strait of Hormuz

Another oil tanker heading toward the Strait of Hormuz has reportedly exploded and caught fire after hitting a sea mine.

Operativ Media reports that this was announced by the Public Relations Department of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy.

It was reported that the incident occurred on Friday, making it allegedly the third oil tanker traveling along an unauthorized route to explode that day.