Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Navy reported that two oil tankers caught fire after hitting naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz. These tankers were carrying around 2 million barrels of crude oil. There has been no independent confirmation of this information.
The reports say that the tankers turned off their positioning and radar systems and took an unauthorized route through the strait. One tanker became immobilized after hitting a mine. The situation is particularly tense in this key oil shipping area, affecting global energy prices and inflation due to the ongoing US-Israeli conflict with Iran.
Additionally, maritime officials noted that a container ship and a dry bulk carrier sank near the strait after being hit by projectiles. Attacks in the region have increased recently, as Iran claims it is responding to US sanctions and a blockade of its ports.
With information from Reuters
