Iran: "Oil tanker exploded in the Strait of Hormuz"

Iran's Revolutionary Guards reported that the oil tanker EL GAIA exploded in the Strait of Hormuz after hitting naval mines. According to the report, the tanker attempted to pass through a prohibited navigation area, firefighting efforts failed, and the tanker is engulfed in flames. Iran declared the strait closed and under its full control.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards reported this evening (Monday) that the oil tanker EL GAIA exploded in the Strait of Hormuz, allegedly after hitting naval mines. According to the Revolutionary Guard Navy command, the tanker intended to pass through a prohibited navigation area south of the Strait of Hormuz. After the explosion, efforts to contain the fire failed and the entire tanker is engulfed in flames. Iran stated that numerous warnings had previously been issued about the danger of this illegal route, and firmly declared that the Strait of Hormuz is closed and remains under its full control. The report is based solely on an official Iranian source, without independent verification or comment from international parties.

Iran: "Oil tanker exploded in the Strait of Hormuz"