Two oil tankers exploded when they hit mines and eventually caught fire after attempting an unauthorized navigation route through the Strait of Hormuz, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) public relations department reported.

Two oil tankers exploded when they hit mines and eventually caught fire after attempting an unauthorized navigation route through the Strait of Hormuz, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) public relations department reported.

"Two oil tankers involved in illegal transportation tried to pass through the Strait of Hormuz on an unauthorized route with their navigation and automatic detection systems disabled. As a result, they hit naval mines, which led to explosions and fires," the Revolutionary Guards said on its Telegram channel.