Iran Army says two more tankers caught fire east of Strait of Hormuz after ignoring warnings

Iran's Army said on [date not specified] that two more oil tankers caught fire east of the Strait of Hormuz after they ignored warnings and entered a prohibited zone. In a statement, the Army's public relations office said the vessels had switched off their radar systems before entering the area, which it described as unsafe and prohibited.

The statement said responsibility for the tankers catching fire lies first with the U.S. president, whom it called a "liar," and then with the ship owners who trusted his "false claims." The Army did not provide further details about the nationality of the vessels, the cargo they were carrying, or the extent of the damage.

The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic waterway through which a significant portion of global oil shipments passes. The incident comes amid heightened tensions in the region, though the statement did not specify when the fire occurred or whether there were any casualties.

According to Mehr News, the Army's public relations office issued the statement, which added that the tankers had ignored warnings before entering the prohibited zone. The report did not elaborate on the warnings issued or the specific location of the incident beyond saying it was east of the Strait of Hormuz.