Two Tankers Hit Mines in Strait of Hormuz

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Two tankers, one of which belongs to the supertanker class, have been damaged in the Strait of Hormuz after striking naval mines.

Sea-news.az reported on this citing a statement by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). reports the incident, citing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

It was reported that the incident occurred when the vessels attempted to transit through a route unauthorized by Iran. As a result of the event, a heavy fire broke out onboard one of the tankers. Further details regarding the incident and the condition of the vessels have not yet been disclosed.