Two oil tankers catch fire in Strait of Hormuz, Iran reports

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Iran’s Revolutionary Guards reported on Tuesday that two oil tankers are on fire in the Strait of Hormuz, reportedly after striking naval mines. The incident occurred in one of the world’s most critical shipping chokepoints.

No casualty figures have been reported at this time, and the circumstances surrounding the incident have not been independently verified by external sources. The Revolutionary Guards provided initial reports of the incident.

The Strait of Hormuz remains a strategically vital waterway for global energy supplies, and any incident affecting shipping in the region carries significant economic implications.

Sources: Walla, Times of Israel

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