Supertanker Struck by Sea Mines in Strait of Hormuz, Iran Claims

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reported that a supertanker was struck by two naval mines and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, August 31, 2026, bringing the vessel to a halt. The IRGC alleged the tanker was attempting to transit the strategic waterway "illegally" and warned other ships to comply with its security regulations. This incident follows recent U.S. statements about clearing mines from the Strait and further escalates maritime tensions in the critical shipping lane.