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Supertanker El Gaya strikes sea mines in Strait of Hormuz
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- 15 September, 2026
- 11:10
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Supertanker El Gaya (IMO 9325336) hit sea mines while attempting to pass through a restricted zone in the southern Strait of Hormuz, Report informs referring to the Navy Command of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
According to the military, attempts to extinguish the fire proved futile, and flames engulfed the entire oil tanker.
The IRGC stated that it had previously warned of the dangers of navigating the illegal route.
"The Strait of Hormuz remains closed and under our control," the statement reads.
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