https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/super-tanker-ablaze-after-striking-mine-in-strait-of-hormuz-irgc-saysContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/super-tanker-ablaze-after-striking-mine-in-strait-of-hormuz-irgc-sayshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/super-tanker-ablaze-after-striking-mine-in-strait-of-hormuz-irgc-says#u142780Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:40:20 +0000A super tanker carrying more than 2 million barrels of crude oil caught fire after striking a naval mine in the Strait of Hormuz. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy announced the incident, claiming the vessel was travelling along an unauthorized route with its radar and positioning systems turned off to evade detection. Iranian authorities accused the ship of operating under the protection of the United States military. Independent maritime tracking organizations state that evidence for these mine strikes remains elusive as attacks on ships in the area reach record highs.Why it matters