Two supertankers using unauthorised Hormuz route hit naval mines, IRGC says

Two supertankers have struck naval mines while attempting to navigate an unauthorised route south of the Strait of Hormuz. The incident, announced by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) navy, resulted in explosions and intense fires that caused significant damage to the vessels' engine sections.

The development highlights ongoing maritime security risks in the vital waterway. The use of unauthorised paths by large commercial vessels in the region continues to expose shipping traffic to severe hazards from hidden naval ordnance.