Two Oil Tankers Destroyed by Mines in Strait of Hormuz; IRGC Stops 4 More Vessels
Dubai/Tehran (Latest) — Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have escalated sharply. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed that two oil tankers were destroyed after striking naval mines, while four other vessels attempting to pass through the strait were stopped.According to the IRGC statement, the vessels tried to use unauthorized and dangerous routes instead…
Dubai/Tehran (Latest) — Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have escalated sharply. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed that two oil tankers were destroyed after striking naval mines, while four other vessels attempting to pass through the strait were stopped.
According to the IRGC statement, the vessels tried to use unauthorized and dangerous routes instead of following Iran-approved corridors, despite prior warnings. Iranian media reported that the affected tankers were carrying crude oil and suffered severe damage upon hitting the mines.
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Two oil tankers destroyed after colliding with naval mines.
Four vessels intercepted while attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
The IRGC warned that further action will be taken against ships ignoring instructions and using unapproved routes.
These incidents come amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict, with Iran asserting full control over the Strait of Hormuz. Global oil prices are expected to rise following the news, as the waterway is critical for a significant portion of the world’s oil supply.
