The IRGC's naval public relations office said Sunday that two oil tankers exploded after hitting naval mines while trying to navigate an unauthorized route through the Strait of Hormuz in violation of Iranian regulations. According to him, one of the vessels, a very large crude carrier (VLCC), was engulfed in flames following a strong explosion. According to the Navy, the two tankers turned off their navigation systems and tried to covertly cross the strait via the unauthorized route.

The IRGC's naval public relations office said Sunday that two oil tankers exploded after hitting naval mines while trying to navigate an unauthorized route through the Strait of Hormuz in violation of Iranian regulations. According to him, one of the vessels, a very large crude carrier (VLCC), was engulfed in flames following a strong explosion. According to the Navy, the two tankers turned off their navigation systems and tried to covertly cross the strait via the unauthorized route.