Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has released footage it claims shows a liquefied gas carrier engulfed in flames following a massive explosion east of the Strait of Hormuz. According to the IRGC Navy, the vessel reportedly struck a naval mine while attempting to navigate what Iranian authorities described as an unauthorized route through the strategically important waterway. Iranian officials claimed the ship had ignored repeated warnings before the explosion occurred, although they did not immediately identify the vessel, its flag, or its operator. The footage shows a large fire aboard the reported carrier, raising further concerns about the security of commercial shipping in one of the world's most important energy transportation corridors. However, the circumstances surrounding the incident, including the reported mine strike and the precise cause of the explosion, have not been independently verified.

The reported incident comes amid escalating maritime tensions and repeated explosions and fires involving commercial vessels in and around the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC has increasingly warned ships against using routes it considers restricted, while the United States has maintained naval operations aimed at protecting maritime traffic and enforcing restrictions on Iranian shipping. Reuters reported that at least 10 ships were attacked during the first 10 days of November, following 37 reported attacks in October. The latest claim adds to concerns over the potential disruption of international energy shipments, particularly given the waterway's importance to global oil and liquefied gas supplies. With the vessel's identity, crew condition, and cause of the explosion still unconfirmed, the incident remains another developing flashpoint in the wider confrontation between Iran and the United States.