Navy Public Relations of the IRGC: three tankers exploded while transiting unauthorized routes in the Strait of Hormuz

IRGC Navy public relations: From the early hours until now, three ‘‘offending’’ tankers on an unauthorized route in the eastern Strait of Hormuz were struck by explosions and heavy fires. The statement said local fishermen experienced a ‘‘bright night’’ as the vessels burned. It said the ships had turned off their navigation and identification systems, passed through unauthorized routes, struck naval mines, and were left burning along the southern shores of the strait. (Sources: Iran and Javan newspapers)

Iran International report: The statement said the tankers had switched off navigation and identification systems and ‘‘exploded after hitting naval mines’’ while transiting unauthorized routes in the Strait of Hormuz. (Source: Iran International)

What happened: The IRGC Navy public relations office said three tankers exploded and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz in the early hours of Tuesday, November 3.

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