Iranian Revolutionary Guard Reports Fires on Four Oil Tankers After Naval Mines Incident Near Strait of Hormuz

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard announced that four oil tankers suffered severe damage after hitting naval mines while attempting to pass through a restricted corridor south of the vital Strait of Hormuz. The statement indicated that fires are still burning on the affected tankers, noting that the situation of two other vessels in the area has been brought under control. This incident occurs amid rising tensions in the region, which is one of the most important maritime routes for oil transportation worldwide.