Iran's Revolutionary Guards Navy said on Friday that two oil tankers were stopped south of the Strait of Hormuz after ignoring radio warnings and attempting to use an unauthorized route. In a separate incident, a small boat attached limpet mines to a tanker in the Strait, causing a fire that was extinguished.
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil supply, and incidents involving commercial shipping raise concerns about potential disruptions to energy markets.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards Navy announced on Friday that two oil tankers were stopped in waters south of the Strait of Hormuz after allegedly ignoring radio warnings and attempting to use an unauthorized route. The navy described the incidents as a violation of passage restrictions.
In a separate event on Thursday, a small boat attached limpet mines to the hull of a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire in its engine room. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported that the fire was extinguished and the vessel was able to continue its journey.
Iran also stated on Friday that it destroyed a US unmanned vessel in the eastern Strait of Hormuz, though the US military offered no immediate confirmation.
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