The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran has reported that a supertanker, identified as the Algaya, is currently engulfed in flames after allegedly striking naval mines south of the Strait of Hormuz. According to a statement released by the IRGC and cited by the Fars news agency, the vessel entered a restricted maritime zone despite prior warnings issued by Iranian naval forces.

Iranian officials stated that emergency efforts to extinguish the blaze on the tanker have been unsuccessful, resulting in the ship being completely consumed by fire. The IRGC maintains that it continues to monitor the area and enforce restrictions on vessel transit through these waters. As of this report, there has been no independent verification of the incident from international maritime authorities, nor have the owners of the Algaya or other regional powers provided a counter-narrative or confirmation of the vessel's status. The IRGC’s account remains the primary source of information regarding the cause of the fire and the location of the incident.