Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy reported that an "offending" supertanker exploded in the southern Strait of Hormuz. The naval force said the vessel struck a sea mine. The blast followed that impact, according to the statement. The report did not identify the tanker or say who owned or flagged it. It also did not provide information about the crew's fate. No details were released on whether the ship sank, remained afloat or was moved after the incident. The announcement drew attention to the danger posed by sea mines in a major shipping passage.