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· Iran's navy says three oil tankers caught fire after hitting mines in Hormuz ↓
Iran's navy said an oil tanker caught fire on Saturday morning after hitting a naval mine in the eastern Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian state media. Reuters could not immediately verify the report.
The incident comes as Iran has imposed restrictions on vessels seeking to pass through the Strait of Hormuz and has attacked ships it says violated those restrictions. Tehran is seeking to assert control over the strategic waterway and exert pressure on the United States.S1
Iran's navy says three oil tankers caught fire after hitting mines in Hormuz
- Iran's navy said three oil tankers caught fire on Saturday after hitting naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian state media via Al Monitor.
- Two of the tankers struck mines later in the day, according to the Revolutionary Guards Navy, quoted by IRNA.
- The Revolutionary Guards said the two tankers were attempting to slip through a prohibited route with their radar and navigation systems switched off, according to Wol.
