A supertanker carrying 2 million barrels of oil caught fire after hitting a naval mine in the Strait of Hormuz. The ship tried to leave the strait along an unauthorized route after turning off navigation systems and radars, the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) maritime unit said. As a result of the explosion, a fire broke out on board. This is the third tanker that exploded and caught fire today due to crossing an unauthorized lane. This supertanker with more than 2 million barrels of oil is abandoned at the mouth of the Strait of Hormuz and is on fire. - said in a statement. Video: Social Networks.

A supertanker carrying 2 million barrels of oil caught fire after hitting a naval mine in the Strait of Hormuz. The ship tried to leave the strait along an unauthorized route after turning off navigation systems and radars, the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) maritime unit said. As a result of the explosion, a fire broke out on board. This is the third tanker that exploded and caught fire today due to crossing an unauthorized lane. This supertanker with more than 2 million barrels of oil is abandoned at the mouth of the Strait of Hormuz and is on fire. - said in a statement. Video: Social Networks.