Doha:Strait of Hormuz The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy has reported that two oil tankers are ablaze in the Strait of Hormuz after striking naval mines. The incident occurred as the tankers attempted to navigate through the strait via an unauthorized route.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, the IRGC Navy stated that the tankers had turned off their navigation and identification systems and were trying to exit the Strait of Hormuz under the protection of US military forces. As a result of this maneuver, the vessels hit naval mines and caught fire.

The IRGC Navy further noted that despite attempts by US military forces to extinguish the fires, the tankers continue to burn and have been abandoned. The IRGC also accused US military officials of unnecessary theatrics, suggesting that aerial images of the Strait provide a clear account of the incidents without any need for media manipulation.