Sputnik translated from English.
Two oil tankers hit mines in Hormuz as US attacks cargo ship in Gulf of Oman Two separate maritime incidents have been reported in the area resulting in damaged vessels. The Revolutionary Guards Navy stated that 2 oil tankers caught fire after hitting naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz. According to Tasnim, the two vessels tried to pass through unauthorized routes. US Central Command announced that its forces disabled a St. Kitts-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman. The ship was damaged after repeatedly ignoring warnings. These incidents occur while both the US and Iran maintain competing naval blockades and maritime restrictions.