Supertanker Carrying Two Million Barrels Sinks in the Persian Gulf

Iran's Revolutionary Guard reported that a supertanker carrying two million barrels of oil sank in the Strait of Hormuz. The incident reportedly occurred after the vessel struck naval mines and suffered explosions followed by a fire.

The official statement mentions that two ships were hit while navigating routes not authorized by Iranian authorities. There has been no independent confirmation regarding the accuracy of the facts reported by the country's state television.

Since the start of the conflict in the Middle East in February, Iran has imposed severe restrictions on traffic in the strategic channel. The Iranian government demands that vessels use only paths approved by its military branches.

The United States maintains a naval blockade on Iranian ports and offers support for ships passing through the area. The U.S. Central Command recently stated that it conducted mine-clearing operations in the main routes of the strait.

The British maritime monitor confirmed it received reports from Indian authorities regarding an attack on an oil tanker in the region. The extent of the environmental damage and the exact identity of the vessel remain under analysis by international authorities.