Iran's Pasdaran: "A tanker carrying 2 million barrels of crude oil hits a mine in Hormuz, setting the vessel ablaze."

(Adnkronos) – A supertanker was reportedly hit by a mine explosion in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian media, citing information released by the Revolutionary Guards, the Iranian Pasdaran. A fire was reported aboard the vessel. According to reports, the tanker was carrying more than two million barrels of crude oil. The Pasdaran believe it attempted an unauthorized transit route through the Strait of Hormuz with the support of American forces.

There is currently no confirmation of the version provided by the Pasdaran. 

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