Two tankers catch fire in Hormuz after hitting mines, Iran says
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said the ships were using unauthorised routes, while the US has a naval blockade on Iranian ports and has helped tankers cross the strait.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said two oil tankers caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after striking naval mines.
The Guards said the ships were on unauthorised routes and had switched off their navigation systems. They did not name the tankers or their nationality.
Iran's navy separately warned other vessels against entering prohibited areas.
Tehran has severely restricted traffic through the strait since the Iran war broke out in late February.
The US has imposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports and has helped tankers travel the strait.