The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran claimed that two tankers exploded while attempting to pass through the Hormuz Strait, halting their operations.
On July 20, local time, Reuters reported that the IRGC stated, "Two tankers exploded while trying to navigate the southern channel of the Hormuz Strait last night, rendering them immobile." They also alleged that the U.S. military encouraged the passage of these vessels.
The IRGC warned, "As long as U.S. actions continue in the region, the passage of chemical fertilizers, oil, and gas through the strait will not be safe," indicating potential further responses. However, the actual occurrence and cause of the tankers' explosions have not been independently verified.
On the same day, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported receiving a notification of a fire on one vessel near the Musandam Peninsula in Oman. The cause of the fire remains unknown, and it has not been confirmed whether this vessel is one of the two tankers mentioned by the IRGC.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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