Iran Says LNG Tanker Hits Sea Mine in Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy said an LNG tanker struck a sea mine and exploded while taking an “unauthorized and dangerous route” through the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel was reportedly attempting to cross the eastern part of the strait with support from US warplanes. The IRGC warned that ships ignoring its regulations and navigation warnings would face the same fate as previous vessels.