Iranian Revolutionary Guard Says Seven
Photo: Razieh Poudat/Isna via AP/TT

Iranian Revolutionary Guard Says Seven Ships Are on Fire Near Strait of Hormuz

At least seven ships are on fire in or near the Strait of Hormuz, according to a claim by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Navy reported by media in Tehran.

Advertisement

The Revolutionary Guard is repeating its warnings to shipping companies that it is dangerous to attempt what Iran calls illegal shipping routes between the Persian Gulf and the world's oceans.

According to the Revolutionary Guard, Iran has attacked four ships transferring oil between tankers in the northern Persian Gulf. The Guard says three other ships have hit mines in the Strait of Hormuz.

Fossil fuel transport in the area has been severely hampered since the US and Israel began their war against Iran last winter. The war is relatively calm at the moment, but there are reports that the US is planning new offensives.

In this story
AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
Was this useful?

What do you think?

Keep readingmore from World

All