Iranian Revolutionary Guard: Two oil tankers on fire after hitting mines in the Strait of Hormuz

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard announced that two oil tankers caught fire after hitting mines in the Strait of Hormuz, without disclosing their nationalities or details of casualties.

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard announced on Friday that two oil tankers caught fire after hitting mines while attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz through what it described as unauthorized routes. Iranian state media quoted the Revolutionary Guard as saying the incident occurred during the vessels' attempt to traverse the strait, without revealing the nationalities of the tankers or their owner, and no details have been provided regarding casualties or the extent of damage so far, according to Reuters. The article lacks additional details about the incident or international reactions.