Iran says oil tanker on fire after naval mine strike in eastern Strait of Hormuz
Iranian state media reports that multiple oil tankers have caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after striking naval mines. The IRGC claims these ships were operating without authorization and warns that vessels failing to coordinate with their traffic control will face similar consequences.
Why it matters
The ongoing instability in the Strait of Hormuz threatens global oil supply chains and increases the risk of direct military escalation between Iran and the US.
Iran's navy said an oil tanker caught fire on Saturday morning after hitting a naval mine in the eastern Strait of Hormuz, Iranian state media reported.Reuters could not immediately verify the report.Iran has imposed restrictions on vessels seeking to pass through the Strait of Hormuz and has attacked ships it says violated those restrictions, as it seeks to assert control over the strategic waterway and exert pressure on the US.IRGC claims string of Hormuz tanker mine strikesThe report came hours after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy said on Friday night that two oil tankers, including a supertanker, had exploded and caught fire after hitting naval mines while trying to cross the strait by what it called an “unauthorized” route.The IRGC said both vessels had switched off their radar and navigation systems, and warned shipowners that ships crossing without coordinating with its traffic-control center would…
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