Iran’s IRGC says mines halted two tankers crossing Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Tuesday that its naval mines halted two tankers attempting to circumnavigate through the strategic Strait of Hormuz via routes considered illegal by Tehran. For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app. “Two violating oil tankers were set ablaze and halted due to the explosion of mines planted by the brave sailors of the IRGC Navy at an illegal crossing point in the southern part of the Strait of Hormuz,” IRGC said in a statement published on its official Sepah News website. Read more: Oil tanker on fire after hitting mine in Hormuz: Iran’s IRGC Iran urges US to accept proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz Advertisement Advertisement