Escalating Tensions in Strait of Hormuz: Three Tankers Hit by Explosions, IRGC Claims

Tensions continue to escalate in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has claimed that three tankers passing through Hormuz without Iran's permission were hit by explosions after hitting a sea mine. According to the IRGC, the three tankers were passing through the southern part of the Strait and had their location tracking systems turned off. The ships caught fire after the explosions and were seen burning near the southern coast of the Strait. Iran has long warned that ships passing through this important sea route without its permission could be intercepted. The Strait of Hormuz is a vital sea route for energy supplies in the world. Rising tensions here could raise concerns about international maritime traffic and oil supplies. Meanwhile, the IRGC claimed to have shot down two American Lucas drones over Iran's coastal port of Khamir. According to the IRGC, the Strait's drones were also destroyed on Monday night.