Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say three oil tankers hit mines in Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said the tankers ignored warnings and used a restricted route, while maritime monitors reported the crews were safe.
- On Thursday, the Revolutionary Guard Corps reported that three oil tankers exploded after striking naval mines while attempting to transit an unauthorized route in the Strait of Hormuz over the past 24 hours.
- Iranian authorities insist that vessels must communicate and follow designated paths; the tankers allegedly switched off radar and navigation systems while ignoring warnings to exit through restricted areas.
- A burning vessel was spotted in the strait by the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Center, though it remains unclear if this ship is one of the three tankers referenced by the Revolutionary Guard.
- Abandoned off the southern coast, the damaged vessels highlight rising regional tensions amid fears that U.S.-Israeli military operations against Iran may resume.
- Despite the recent surge in attacks, tankers have continued transporting oil through the strait under U.S. military protection, according to data from maritime company Lloyd's List Intelligence.
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The Straits TimesIran's IRGC Navy says three tankers catch fire in Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Navy said on Friday that three oil tankers had caught fire and exploded while attempting to use what it described as unauthorised routes through the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian state media reported. An IRGC Navy statement said one of the tankers, which was carrying 2 million barrels of crude oil, had hit a mine. Reuters was unable immediately to verify the statement. Iran also said it had destroyed an unmanned US vessel…
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