Tehran:The Iranian Army Navy has reported that two oil tankers caught fire after allegedly striking naval mines as they entered a prohibited area east of the Strait of Hormuz.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, the Iranian Navy stated that the vessels ignored repeated warnings and had deactivated their radar systems while attempting to navigate through unsafe zones. This led to the tankers hitting a naval mine, resulting in both becoming engulfed in flames.

The statement from the Navy attributed the responsibility for the incident primarily to the "lying US President," referring to Donald Trump, and secondly to the vessel owners for trusting what was described as his false rhetoric. Iranian officials have consistently warned commercial ships against using routes deemed unauthorized and unsafe by Tehran, emphasizing adherence to its maritime coordination protocols.