Tehran:A fire erupted on two oil tankers after they collided with a sea mine in a restricted area east of the Strait of Hormuz, according to an announcement by the Iranian army's navy on Thursday.
According to Maan News Agency, the Iranian navy stated that the incident occurred in the afternoon when the tankers entered the restricted zone, labeling them as violating oil tankers. The navy attributed responsibility for the incident to US President Donald Trump and the ship owners, citing reliance on "American lies."
The statement from the Iranian navy did not provide details about the identities of the tankers or the extent of the damage. Additionally, there was no confirmed information on any injuries sustained by crew members.