Iran’s IRGC says two tankers, tugboat were ablaze in Hormuz Strait

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says two oil tankers and a tugboat caught fire in separate incidents in the Strait of Hormuz. The claims matter because the waterway is a major route for oil shipping, and the incidents raise concerns about maritime safety and the risks vessels may face when navigating it.

The IRGC said one tanker struck a mine while using what it called an unauthorised southern passage, while another caught fire as it left the eastern part of the strait. A tugboat sent to fight the blaze also caught fire. The statement blamed the United States for encouraging ships to use mined routes and linked the incidents to insurance costs and US politics; the article provides no independent confirmation of the claims.