Images: offending supertanker exploded south of Strait of Hormuz

What happened: A supertanker carrying more than 2 million barrels of crude oil exploded and caught fire after hitting a naval mine south of the Strait of Hormuz, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy said. Source and uncertainty: The claim is attributed to the IRGC Navy and was reported by Fars on Telegram. Report details: The IRGC Navy said the vessel had turned off its radar and navigation systems and ignored warnings while attempting to transit the southern, unauthorized route of the strait. Responsibility and enforcement claim: The statement said owners and crews of ships in the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman are responsible for avoiding unauthorized routes and warned that authorities will respond firmly to any movement that disregards the security of the Strait of Hormuz.