According to a report from the press service of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, two oil-carrying vessels caught fire after hitting mines. Sources indicate the tankers were attempting to follow a prohibited route in the Strait of Hormuz.
Rescue operations and regional incidents
Parallel to the events in the strait, a rescue operation was conducted in the Gulf of Oman. The United Arab Emirates National Guard reported the evacuation of the crew from a burning cargo vessel.
Incident Data
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) also recorded an incident involving a bulk carrier and military forces. According to the agency, the incident occurred approximately 18 nautical miles east of the Emirati city of Khor Fakkan.
Context
Previously, reports indicated that at least four tankers had hit mines in the Strait of Hormuz area.
