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Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard CorpsThe maritime explosions unfold alongside heightened military friction, including separate IRGC claims regarding drone interceptions near the southern Iranian coast. Maritime agencies and international observers warn that escalating mine incidents and military confrontations severely threaten commercial navigation and global supply chains. announced that three oil tankers caught fire after striking sea mines while attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC claimed the vessels were using unauthorized routes, had turned off their radar and navigation tracking systems, and ignored prior warnings from Iranian naval forces. The incidents have heightened alarm for international energy transit, adding to a sharp decline in shipping volumes through one of the world’s most critical oil choke points.
Full report : Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Claim Three Oil Tankers Hit Mines in Strait of Hormuz.