Iran Guards say two oil tankers hit by mines in Hormuz
Summary
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say two oil tankers exploded and caught fire after striking naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz. The incident comes amid heightened tensions over navigation through the strategic waterway and competing claims by Iran and the United States.
Key Points
- Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said two oil tankers struck naval mines and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz.
- The Guards said the vessels had switched off radar and positioning systems and were trying to transit without authorization.
- The United States says it has cleared the main routes through the waterway of mines and has backed tankers passing through the strait.
