TEHRAN, Oct 29 (Bernama-IRNA) -- Three oil tankers exploded and caught fire after striking sea mines while attempting to navigate an unauthorised route south of the Strait of Hormuz, the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported, citing the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy.
Three Oil Tankers Explode While Taking Unauthorised Route Through Strait Of Hormuz -- IRGC Navy
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Three oil tankers exploded after hitting mines while taking an unauthorized route through the Strait of Hormuz, according to the IRGC Navy.
- The tankers struck sea mines while using an unauthorized route south of the Strait of Hormuz.
- The IRGC Navy warned the vessels about the mine-contaminated route and held owners responsible.
- The IRGC condemned US Central Command's social media claims and warned against provocative actions.
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