A statement issued by the Revolutionary Guard on Saturday said that a ship known as a "super tanker" due to its ability to carry about two million barrels of oil, attempted to cross the Strait of Hormuz.
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He explained that the tanker had shut down its navigation systems, and while attempting to leave via the alternative southern route in the Strait of Hormuz, it struck a sea mine, resulting in an explosion on board, without providing further details about the incident.
Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz again on July 12, following the resumption of US attacks on July 8.
Iranian authorities have threatened to target ships that take routes other than those they have specified, or that cross the strait "without permission".
On February 28, the United States and Israel launched a war against Iran, and Tehran responded with attacks on Israel and American facilities in Arab countries, some of which are major oil and gas producers.
On June 18, Washington and Tehran signed a memorandum of understanding and began negotiations, but these collapsed due to disagreements over navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most important strategic waterways for global energy and commodity supplies.
On August 25, the US Treasury Department announced the launch of "Operation Economic Paragon," a broad campaign aimed at completely isolating Iran from the global financial system.
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