The Revolutionary Guards Navy announced that two oil tankers that tried to cross the Strait of Hormuz on an unauthorized route, with their navigation systems and automatic identification systems (AIS) turned off, hit sea mines, causing explosions and large fires.
However, it is more likely that they were hit by anti-ship cruise missiles, as in previous incidents.
The IRGC's navy also stated that two other oil tankers attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz heeded its warnings and turned back towards the Persian Gulf.