Rome:Tehran The Navy of the Islamic Republic of Iran has reported the destruction of an enemy Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) and the damage of two oil tankers by sea mines in the eastern Strait of Hormuz.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, the Army Navy forces targeted and destroyed the enemy USV early on Friday as it moved through the eastern parts of the Strait of Hormuz.

Meanwhile, two enemy oil tankers, which were navigating prohibited and unsafe areas in the eastern Strait of Hormuz with their tracking systems turned off, were damaged and caught fire after striking sea mines. The Army Navy emphasized that these tankers' owners are fully responsible for the consequences of their unauthorized transit and neglect of safety and maritime warnings.

The Army Navy further warned that any movement, infiltration, or provocative act in areas monitored by the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran will be met with a decisive and proportionate response.