Iran: Two tankers caught fire in Hormuz after hitting mines
TEHERAN: Two oil tankers caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after hitting mines, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Sunday, according to state news agency IRNA.
Two oil tankers caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after colliding with mines, according to Iran's Revolutionary Guards. The incident occurred after the tankers violated regulations by navigating unauthorised routes. The guards did not disclose the identity or nationality of the vessels. Iran has been restricting traffic through the strategic waterway since the onset of the Iran war in late February, urging vessels to follow designated routes.
In response, the United States has imposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports and assisted tankers in using the strait, which carries approximately one-fifth of global oil consumption. The two tankers were found to have committed multiple infractions, including disabling their navigation and positioning systems. The guards have previously announced similar incidents in recent weeks.
US Central Command stated last month that they had facilitated the export of 1.5 billion barrels of oil via Hormuz since the summer and recently claimed that all mines have been cleared from the waterway.
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