Strait of Hormuz: Three oil tankers have caught fire after an explosion in the Strait of Hormuz. Three oil tankers caught fire in Hormuz on Saturday. Iran's Navy has claimed that three oil tankers exploded and caught fire after hitting mines laid in the sea. A tanker hit mines east of Hormuz in the morning, while two other ships were hit later in the day.
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According to reports, according to Iran's state media IRIB, two oil tankers were trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz without permission. During this time they collided with landmines and caught fire. Meanwhile, two other tankers had to change their course and return towards the Persian Gulf after a warning from the Iranian Navy.
Iran's IRGC Navy said in its statement that two oil tankers were trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz without permission. These ships were moving secretly by switching off their navigation and automatic identification systems.
Let us tell you that Iran has imposed restrictions on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. It says that ships violating these rules were targeted. Iran wants to strengthen its control over this important sea route. It is also trying to put pressure on America through this.