Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Reports Fires on Two Tankers South of the Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that two oil tankers caught fire and were brought to a halt south of the Strait of Hormuz, marking the fourth such attack reported by the force in four days.

The IRGC statement did not specify when the incident occurred or identify the two vessels, stating only that they had struck Iranian mines.

Meanwhile, maritime tracking firm Kpler reported that at least 18 vessels had come under attack over the past two weeks, highlighting escalating security risks to maritime traffic in the region.