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Two oil tankers caught fire in the eastern Strait of Hormuz after hitting a naval mine, Iran’s navy said on Saturday, according to Anadolu Agency.
In a statement carried by the semi-official Tasnim news agency, the navy said: “Fire and explosions are the fate of tankers involved in illegal activities that have turned off their tracking systems and are operating in restricted areas.”
The statement did not identify the tankers or their flags, or say how extensive the damage was. There was no immediate independent confirmation of the incident.
The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic shipping route connecting the Gulf with the Gulf of Oman. It has faced repeated disruptions since the US-Israeli military offensive against Iran began on Feb. 28.
Iranian forces have previously reported similar incidents involving commercial vessels entering restricted waters. Tensions over maritime access and the US naval blockade remain central to diplomatic efforts between Tehran and Washington.
