IRGC NAVY COMMAND SAYS THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ IS CLOSED AND REMAINS UNDER THE “INTELLIGENT CONTROL” OF THE IRGC NAVY, ACCORDING TO IRNA. SUPERTANKER ALGAYA IS REPORTEDLY FULLY ENGULFED IN FLAMES AFTER STRIKING A NAVAL MINE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TRANSIT A RESTRICTED AREA SOUTH OF THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ. 14-SEP-2026 02:59 PM ET