Iran says two oil tankers caught fire after hitting naval mines near Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Navy said two oil tankers exploded south of the Strait of Hormuz after hitting mines. The force warned ships against uncoordinated crossings.
The naval forces of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced that two oil tankers exploded and caught fire after striking naval mines in an area south of the Strait of Hormuz.
The Iranian navy stated that the two vessels attempted to cross the strait secretly through an unauthorized route, having turned off their radar and positioning systems before the blast occurred.
The Revolutionary Guard navy warned shipowners and maritime shipping companies against passing through the Strait of Hormuz without prior coordination with its traffic control center, or ignoring established procedures.
The Iranian statement warned that violators of navigation rules imposed by Iran in the strait could face similar consequences, although independent sources have not yet confirmed the incident.
What do these terms mean?
Strait of Hormuz: A strategic waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, through which a large portion of global oil supplies passes daily.
Radar systems: Electronic technologies used to track ship positions and movement, guiding maritime navigation to ensure safe passage.
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