IRGC Reports Fire on Third Tanker in the Strait of Hormuz in a Day
The IRGC announced that a tanker caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after striking a mine—this is the third such incident on Tuesday, according to the corps.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reported an incident in the Strait of Hormuz on November 10. According to the IRGC, an oil tanker, which the corps linked to 'illegal activity,' exploded after colliding with a sea mine, after which a fire broke out on the vessel.
Earlier on Tuesday, the IRGC reported explosions on board two other tankers. According to the corps, the vessels attempted to pass through the strait via a route not approved by Tehran.
In recent days, the IRGC has repeatedly reported tanker explosions caused by mines in the strait. The U.S. periodically asserts that such reports do not correspond to reality.
