Two More Oil Tankers Hit by Mines and Catch Fire in Strait of Hormuz

Two more oil tankers caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after being hit by naval mines, according to Iran's official IRNA news agency. The incident marks the latest escalation in the strategic waterway. IRNA reported "sounds resembling explosions" and said the two tankers, which violated regulations, caught fire while using unauthorized routes. The agency did not name the vessels or their nationalities, adding they had disabled navigation and positioning systems. Tehran has increased such announcements in recent weeks, claiming control of Hormuz and targeting ships without its permission. Washington says most mines have been cleared, while US warships escort tankers and enforce a blockade on Iranian Gulf ports.