Iran’s IRGC Navy claimed two oil tankers, including a supertanker, were damaged by naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement coincided with warnings of expanded military operations amid heightened tensions and reported US preparations for possible strikes
Iran’s IRGC navy claimed a supertanker exploded after hitting naval mines while attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz via an unauthorized route. President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed Iran’s willingness to negotiate with the United States despite repeated attacks
Iran’s IRGC Navy has targeted at least seven oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz within five days, escalating tensions after restrictions on US and Israeli-linked vessels. Donald Trump said the Iran war would end quickly, predicting sharply lower oil prices
India has strongly denied reports that its vessels paid cash or cryptocurrency to Iran for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The clarification follows an April 18 incident where two Indian ships, including the Sanmar Herald, came under fire from Iranian forces and were forced to turn back.
