Rome:Hormuz A super tanker has exploded after hitting a sea mine while traveling on an unauthorized route in the Strait of Hormuz, as reported by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, this incident marks the third tanker explosion and fire on Friday linked to unauthorized passage routes.

The tanker, which was transporting over two million barrels of oil, has been abandoned and is currently ablaze at the mouth of the Strait of Hormuz.