IRGC says two tankers hit Iranian mines and caught fire near Strait of Hormuz

Iran claims two tankers hit mines near Strait of Hormuz, catches fire

Strait of Hormuz tensions rise as Iran reports two tankers hit mines

IRGC says two tankers hit Iranian mines near Strait of Hormuz

Two tankers caught fire and stopped moving south of the Strait of Hormuz after reportedly hitting Iranian mines, according to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards’ Navy (IRGC). The statement was shared by Iranian state media on Tuesday, but it did not specify when the incident occurred.

IRGC reports tanker explosions and fires

The IRGC Navy said both tankers were hit by mines in waters south of the Strait of Hormuz. The statement reported that the vessels caught fire and came to a halt, but provided no further details about the ships.

Timing and circumstances remain unclear

Iranian state media shared the statement on Tuesday, but the navy did not reveal the exact time of the reported incidents. It also did not provide information about the tankers’ identities, the extent of the damage or possible casualties.

Iran says US drone was shot down

The same statement said Iran had brought down a US drone on Monday night. However, the statement did not provide further details about the drone or the circumstances surrounding the reported incident.

Maritime security concerns grow

The reported tanker incidents could raise concerns about shipping safety around the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil and energy supplies. However, further independent confirmation and additional details are needed to establish exactly what happened.