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  1. Kpler recorded commodity ship transits in the Middle East, noting the activity began on June 1st.

IRGC Navy Asserts Control Over Strait of Hormuz Amid Incident

7 reports, 5 independent Updated Sep 15
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What happened

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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy stated that the Strait of Hormuz remains closed and is under its 'intelligence surveillance and smart control.' The IRGC Navy reported that a supertanker identified as the Algaya exploded after hitting naval mines while attempting to pass through a restricted zone south of the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC Navy said the vessel was warned against the route and that efforts to contain the fire failed, leaving the ship completely engulfed in flames.

From islamicinvitationturkey.com, middleeasteye.net

Why it matters

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The incident occurred while the IRGC Navy was issuing warnings to shipping companies about the dangers of entering mined or restricted areas. The IRGC Navy stated that the operational control of the Strait of Hormuz is maintained by the Iranian force.

Kpler had previously recorded commodity ship transits in the Middle East, noting the activity began in the region on June 1st.

From islamicinvitationturkey.com

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    The company could face operational halts and potential sanctions due to the geopolitical instability in the Strait of Hormuz.

How it developed

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  1. A Togo-flagged tanker transited the Strait of Hormuz while the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps maintained control of the waterway.Sub-event
  2. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targeted vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.Sub-event
  3. IRGC issued route instructions causing a ship to get stuck in the Strait of Hormuz.1 source
  4. IRGC Navy and Omani authorities plan joint traffic administration and administer preferred routes in the Strait of Hormuz.Sub-event
  5. IRGC Navy controls passage through Strait of Hormuz, tracked by Kpler.1 source

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