Iranian Revolutionary Guard Says Strait of Hormuz Completely Closed, Two Oil Tankers Explode and Catch Fire

Odaily Planet Daily News The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran issued a statement on the 18th, stating that two oil tankers exploded and caught fire while passing through a minefield area in the southern Strait of Hormuz. The statement claimed that due to recent US military operations, the Strait of Hormuz has been "completely closed." Until the US ceases military operations against Iran, the strait cannot be used for oil and gas transportation, and ships should avoid entering the minefield area. The statement did not disclose the nationalities of the two oil tankers, casualties, or property damage. (Jinshi)