Iran Claims Three Oil Tankers Exploded in Strait of Hormuz
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Iran's Revolutionary Guard reported that three oil tankers exploded and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after hitting naval mines. The incidents occurred while the tankers were allegedly using an unauthorized southern route and had disabled their navigation systems. Iran has imposed shipping restrictions in the strait since late February, leading to a U.S. naval blockade. The Revolutionary Guard also claimed to have captured a U.S. drone, though these claims lack independent verification.
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- Iran's Revolutionary Guard announced three oil tankers exploded in the Strait of Hormuz after hitting mines.
- The tankers allegedly violated regulations and disabled navigation systems while using an unauthorized route.
- Iran has restricted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz since late February amid regional tensions.
- The U.S. has imposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports in response to shipping disruptions.
- Iran also claimed to have captured a U.S. unmanned aerial vehicle in the strait.
- Independent verification for the tanker explosions and drone capture is currently unavailable.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard announced on Thursday that three oil tankers exploded and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after striking naval mines. The announcement comes amid ongoing tensions in the region, where Iran has restricted shipping since the start of the war with Israel and the United States in late February. According to the Revolutionary Guard's statement, the tankers violated regulations, turned off their radar and navigation systems, and ignored warnings from the naval forces while attempting to use an unauthorized southern route through the strait.
The exact timing of the incidents, the vessels' flags, and whether there were any casualties remain unclear. Iran has imposed severe restrictions on movement in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global oil and gas transport, since February 28. In response to disruptions, the United States has imposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports.
The Revolutionary Guard has repeatedly accused the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) of encouraging ships to use the southern route near Oman, which Tehran deems unauthorized. "The naval force of the Revolutionary Guard announces that the unauthorized route in the Strait of Hormuz is mined, and that ship owners and their crews bear responsibility for passage through these routes," the statement read, urging crews to disregard what it called "CENTCOM's illusions on social media."
Earlier on Thursday, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported a vessel on fire in the Strait of Hormuz, though it provided no details and it is unclear if this incident is related to the three tankers mentioned by Iran. In a separate announcement, the Revolutionary Guard also claimed to have captured a U.S. unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) during operations in the western part of the strait, alleging Iran's navy's electronic warfare unit seized an MQM-170 drone during an offensive operation. Independent confirmation for both the tanker incidents and the drone capture is currently unavailable.
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