Iran reports three incidents of oil tankers hit by mines in Hormuz
Two oil tankers attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz through an unauthorised route with their tracking systems switched off exploded and caught fire after hitting naval mines, while a third tanker was disabled by a mine east of the strait.
Iran's naval forces reported three incidents involving oil tankers struck by mines in the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway where Tehran has imposed restrictions on navigation. Two of the tankers exploded and caught fire after colliding with naval mines while attempting to transit the strait illegally. One of the affected vessels was identified as a supertanker.
The attacks come amid heightened tensions following the US imposing a naval blockade on Iranian ports in response to Tehran's efforts to control the strategic trade route. The Iranian armed forces have reported several instances of fires or explosions on ships in the strait in recent weeks, attributing them to mine strikes. Despite these incidents, the US military claims to have cleared the main routes through the waterway of mines.
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