Seven oil tankers caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday night following attacks and strikes by naval mines. This marks the first time such a large number of vessels have been damaged simultaneously in this waterway since the United States and Israel launched a joint offensive against Iran on February 28. This report comes from the news agency AP.
Citing a statement from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, Iranian state television reported that four tankers caught fire during attacks while in the process of transferring oil. The remaining three tankers were damaged and rendered inoperable after striking naval mines. The report, however, provided no information regarding potential casualties or the national flags under which the tankers were sailing.
The report further warned that if the United States attempts to facilitate the movement of oil tankers through other parts of the strait, the Revolutionary Guard may launch attacks on U.S. bases located in the region. Since the onset of the conflict, the Revolutionary Guard has been regularly targeting U.S. bases situated in Gulf nations.
