Two oil tankers explode and catch fire in Strait of Hormuz after colliding with sea mines, claims Iran's Revolutionary Guards
Summary
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said two oil tankers exploded and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after hitting sea mines. The claims come amid rising tensions over shipping access in the strategic waterway and competing US and Iranian military assertions.
Key Points
- Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said two oil tankers caught fire after colliding with sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
- The statement said the ships had switched off radar and location systems and were trying to enter the strait without permission.
- Iran says it has tightened control over the waterway, while the US says it has provided naval protection and removed sea mines from main transit routes.
- The US military disputed Iran’s claims, saying sea mines had already been cleared from the strait’s main shipping lanes.
