Erbil:Tehran Two oil tankers have caught fire after striking naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, as confirmed by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, the IRGC Navy reported that the oil tankers were attempting to navigate through an unauthorized route in the Strait of Hormuz after deactivating their navigation and positioning systems. The incident occurred in the southern part of the strait.

The IRGC Navy issued a warning to shipowners and shipping companies, stating that vessels attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz without coordination with its traffic control center and in violation of Iranian regulations risk facing similar incidents.