Defense Forces website, citing an informed source, reported that a tanker which, according to this source, had left the route designated by the Islamic Republic in the Strait of Hormuz, was blown up moments ago after striking a naval mine.

The Defense Forces website, citing an informed source, reported that a tanker which, according to this source, had left the route designated by the Islamic Republic in the Strait of Hormuz, was blown up moments ago after striking a naval mine.

The source added that the Islamic Republic had previously said that if ships left the announced routes, responsibility for the consequences would be on them.