Tehran:Three oil tankers caught fire after hitting naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, according to reports from the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy. This incident marked the involvement of vessels attempting to traverse unauthorized routes in the critical waterway.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, the IRGC stated that the tankers were navigating without active navigation and identification systems. These actions were allegedly carried out under the influence of what the IRGC describes as "smuggling and aggressor" activities by the US military.

The IRGC emphasized that regulations for navigating the Strait of Hormuz have been clearly communicated to all vessels. These guidelines require coordination with the Persian Gulf Strait Authority to ensure the use of authorized routes and to prevent incidents such as these. The IRGC warned that any vessel defying these rules or cooperating with the US military to use unauthorized routes will face similar consequences.