NEW: IRGC Navy says Supertanker EL GAIA hit a sea mine while attempting to pass through a "prohibited zone" south of the Strait of Hormuz.

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NEW: IRGC Navy says Supertanker EL GAIA hit a sea mine while attempting to pass through a "prohibited zone" south of the Strait of Hormuz. Firefighting efforts failed and the entire tanker is engulfed in flames. IRGC says it had previously warned about the danger of the illegal passage route, and declares Hormuz "remains closed and under our intelligent control."