Explosions and Fires Hit Three Oil Tankers in Strait of Hormuz

The naval force of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard announced on Sunday that three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz experienced explosions and large fires, with the third tanker being reported later. The naval force stated that the tankers were navigating unauthorized routes, noting that the explosions occurred early in the morning, followed by extensive fires that caused thick smoke columns to rise over the strait. The naval force attributed the fires to the disabling of the tankers' navigation and identification systems, accusing the U.S. military of facilitating smuggling operations and describing its actions as malicious.