Iran claims two oil tankers are burning in Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Tuesday, 10 November, that two oil tankers had caught fire following explosions while attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz through routes not authorised by Tehran.

According to a statement carried by Iranian news agency Tasnim, one of the vessels, described as a supertanker, allegedly struck a naval mine, triggering an explosion and subsequent fire. The second tanker reportedly experienced a separate incident while attempting to cross the waterway under the alleged protection of US military aircraft.

The IRGC claimed that both vessels had switched off their navigation and identification systems before attempting the passage. The tankers were subsequently left immobilised and burning near the southern coast of the strait, according to the statement.

Iranian authorities did not disclose the names, flags or ownership of either vessel, while no details were provided regarding their crews, potential casualties or the extent of the reported damage. The circumstances surrounding the incidents, including the alleged US military involvement, have not been independently verified.

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