World · 1 d ago
Iran's Revolutionary Guards say two tankers exploded on mines in the Strait of Hormuz
The navy of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Sunday night that two oil tankers hit naval mines on an unauthorized route through the strait, and that one, a supertanker, is on fire.
What we know
- The IRGC says two tankers hit mines
- It says one, a supertanker, is on fire
Not yet
- The ships' names and owners
The IRGC statement did not name the ships or their owners.
The IRGC says the ships had switched off their navigation and identification systems, and that any vessel crossing without Iran's prior authorization is treated as a threat.
Background
Since the US-Israeli war on Iran began on Feb 28, Iran has required prior authorization for commercial ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz.
