TWO OIL TANKERS STRIKE NAVAL MINES

TEHRAN, NOVEMBER 11 /SRNA/ – Iran's Revolutionary Guard said that at least two oil tankers struck naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz overnight, triggering explosions.

The statement said the tankers had attempted to navigate a route not approved by Iran, with their navigation systems switched off.

he Guard added that the vessels had been escorted by US fighter jets.

The Guard reported yesterday that explosions had occurred on two oil tankers, while three vessels were hit by explosions on Sunday, the DPA news agency reported.

Iranian armed forces have recently stepped up attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.