Iran Revolutionary Guards report three tankers ablaze in Strait of Hormuz

Explosions hit unauthorized vessels

Iran's Revolutionary Guards stated that rogue tankers traveling an unauthorized route were hit by explosions and severe fires. The military force claimed these ships turned off their navigation and identification systems before the incident occurred. They described the event as a result of aggression from the American invading military forces operating in the region.

Traffic restrictions and blockades

Since the war began in late February, Tehran has severely restricted traffic through this strategic waterway. The United States imposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports while helping tankers travel the strait safely. This route normally carries about one-fifth of global oil consumption for international shipping lanes worldwide.

Other reports from nearby waters

British maritime agency UKMTO reported a separate tanker caught fire off the coast of Khasab, Oman on Saturday. State-run media in the UAE reported that 22 individuals were saved from a ship on fire in the Gulf of Oman and remain stable. AFP could not confirm if these various reports referenced the same specific incidents involving multiple ships.