Ship burns as Iran claims 3 tankers hit mines in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guard announced that three oil tankers exploded and caught fire after striking naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz. The vessels, which were attempting to transit a southern route, are now stranded along the strait's southern shores. The IRGC blamed the incidents on the ships' use of an unauthorized route and their failure to heed warnings.
Source: Ship burns as Iran claims 3 tankers hit mines in Strait of Hormuz — CBS News
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