Erbil:Hormuz Iran's navy announced that two oil tankers caught fire in the eastern Strait of Hormuz after striking a naval mine.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, the Iranian navy stated that the tankers were involved in illegal activities, having turned off their tracking systems and operated in restricted areas. The statement, relayed by Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency, did not disclose the identities, flags, or damage extent of the tankers. Independent confirmation of the incident was not immediately available.

The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial shipping corridor linking the Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and has experienced recurrent disruptions since the US-Israeli military actions against Iran commenced on February 28. Iranian forces have reported similar occurrences with commercial vessels in restricted zones, as maritime access tensions and the US naval blockade continue to influence diplomatic negotiations between Tehran and Washington.