IRGC says two oil tankers caught fire after hitting mines in Strait of Hormuz

In a statement on Friday, the Public Relations office of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said that two oil tankers had switched off all their navigation and identification systems and were attempting to exit the Strait of Hormuz through an unauthorized route with the support of what it called the US terrorist Army. According to the statement, after hitting mines, the vessels caught fire and stopped in the strait.

The IRGC statement added that the IRGC Navy continues to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed, with no change expected until all seven conditions are met. The IRGC further warned that US Central Command's efforts to push oil tankers through unauthorized, mine-contaminated waters will only result in further humiliating failures.

The statement did not specify the nationalities of the tankers, the exact location of the incident, or the nature of the seven conditions. It also did not provide details on casualties or the extent of the damage to the vessels.

The Strait of Hormuz is a vital waterway through which a significant portion of global oil shipments passes. Tensions in the region have previously led to heightened security measures and warnings from Iranian officials about the strait's status.

According to Mehr News, the IRGC's Public Relations office issued the statement on Friday, providing the details of the incident and the conditions for reopening the strait.