TEHRAN, Oct 20 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) said two "violating" oil tankers caught fire on Tuesday after hitting naval mines laid by its naval forces in the Strait of Hormuz, as its Foreign Ministry spokesperson said the country will not let any strike against it go unanswered, reported Xinhua.
World : Iran's IRGC Says 2 'Violating' Oilers Caught Fire After Hitting Naval Mines In Hormuz Strait
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Iran's IRGC reported two oil tankers caught fire after hitting naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, calling their actions illegal.
- Iran's IRGC claims two oil tankers hit mines in the Strait of Hormuz and caught fire.
- The IRGC warned that crossing mined areas in the strait is illegal and dangerous.
- Iran's Foreign Ministry stated it will not let any strike against it go unanswered.
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