Iran's IRGC says 2 'violating' oil tankers exploded after hitting mines in Hormuz Strait

The navy of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that two oil tankers, including a supertanker, suffered explosions and were stopped after hitting naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC stated the tankers were transiting an 'unauthorized' route and had turned off their navigation and identification systems. One supertanker was reportedly still burning after a 'massive explosion'.