Two other violating oil tankers catch fire in Strait of Hormuz
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The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Navy stopped two oil tankers. Both vessels were accused of violating maritime regulations. One ship was east of the Strait of Hormuz and the other was inside the strait. The tankers hit a mine while trying to use an unauthorized route. This resulted in fires breaking out on both vessels.
Tehran, IRNA – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy has announced that two oil tankers violating maritime regulations, one east of the Strait of Hormuz and the other within the strait, were stopped after striking a mine while attempting to navigate an unauthorized route.