Iran claims two oil tankers caught fire after hitting mines in the Strait of Hormuz
In the early hours of the 8th local time, the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy stated that two "violating oil tankers" had earlier struck mines and caught fire, one located in the eastern part of the Strait of Hormuz and the other in the central part of the Strait of Hormuz. These two oil tankers attempted to navigate through a route not authorized by Iran, resulting in them striking mines.
The Revolutionary Guard Navy warned that any vessels cooperating with the United States and violating Iran's regulations in the Strait of Hormuz "will inevitably strike mines." (Reporter from the Central Station, Li Jiannan)
Two oil tankers struck mines and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz early on the 8th, according to the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy. One tanker was in the eastern part and the other in the central part of the strait. The vessels were reportedly navigating unauthorized routes, prompting warnings from Iran regarding cooperation with the U.S.
- Two oil tankers struck mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
- One tanker was located in the eastern part and the other in the central part of the strait.
- The vessels were attempting to navigate unauthorized routes according to Iranian regulations.
- The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps warned that vessels cooperating with the U.S. would face similar fates.