Two Oil Tankers and a Water Ship Catch Fire in Strait of Hormuz
Summary
Two oil tankers and a water ship caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz in separate incidents reported by Iranian state-linked media. The fires come amid heightened tensions and sanctions over control of the strategic waterway, which carries a major share of global oil shipments.
Key Points
- Local media said two oil tankers and a water ship caught fire in separate incidents in the Strait of Hormuz.
- The incidents were reported by Fars news agency, citing Iran's Revolutionary Guards.
- The United States has imposed sanctions on Iranian ports and has helped tankers travel through the waterway.
- Fars also said the IRGC Navy seized two Lucas drones developed by the United States.
