Second Supertanker Explodes in Hormuz Strait, Iran's IRGC Says

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A second supertanker has exploded in the Strait of Hormuz after striking a mine, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reported. The IRGC announced the incident on [date not specified in source], stating the vessel hit a mine before the explosion. The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway through which a significant portion of the world's oil supply passes. No further details on casualties, the vessel's identity, or the extent of damage were provided in the source material.