They tried to slip through the Strait of Hormuz. Tankers hit mines

Three tankers caught fire after hitting mines in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps. The vessels reportedly ignored warnings and took an unauthorized route. This incident occurred despite U.S. assurances that the area was cleared of mines. The fires have led to oil spills threatening desalination plants in the region. The IRGC warned shipowners about using prohibited routes and stated that the area remains mined. Recent weeks have seen multiple reports of vessels encountering mines, prompting U.S. Central Command to reaffirm that major shipping lanes were cleared. However, the IRGC challenged this claim, demanding independent proof of the mine clearance.