The IRGC accused the vessel of ignoring Iran’s designated shipping routes and switching off its navigation systems while attempting to exit the strategic waterway.
10 (Xinhua) -- The navy of Iran's Islamic RevolutionGuard Corps (IRGC) said Saturday that a "violating" supertanker attempting to exit the Strait of Hormuz via an "unauthorized" route suffered a massive explosion after hitting naval mines.
In a statement published on the IRGC's official news outlet Sepah News, the navy said following the strike, the vessel, identified as NV Sunshine, caught fire in its engine room and propulsion system.