Iranian supertanker strikes naval mine in Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Revolutionary Guard has announced a crude-carrying supertanker struck a naval mine while attempting to leave the Strait of Hormuz via an unauthorized route.

• Iran's Revolutionary Guard announced a crude-laden supertanker had struck a naval mine while leaving the Strait of Hormuz via a route it deemed unauthorized.
• Iran's Fars agency reported on 8 October that tankers struck naval mines in the strait's southern passage, triggering strong explosions.
• Israel has ruled out launching an attack before the upcoming elections.
• The United States said its Navy protects ships using designated transit routes, excluding vessels entering or leaving Iranian waters, under its blockade on Iran's trade.