Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed that two tankers violated regulations and collided with mines in the Hormuz Strait, causing them to halt operations.
According to a statement from the IRGC's public relations office on October 20, the Iranian Navy's mines exploded in the southern navigation area of the Hormuz Strait, igniting fires on the two tankers that were in violation of regulations.
The IRGC Navy emphasized that passing through the mine-laying area is illegal and ultimately leads to the destruction of the violators' assets.
It warned that if the United States continues its arbitrary actions, related oil companies will face even greater consequences.
In connection with this, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported receiving information about an incident involving a tanker and military personnel approximately 224 kilometers east of Duqm, Oman.
UKMTO added that the incident was reported as part of ongoing military activities in the region, with military personnel approaching the tanker.
Meanwhile, the IRGC also claimed to have shot down a U.S. MQ-9 drone that was conducting reconnaissance over the Hormuz Strait the previous night.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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