According to the statement, the incidents occurred on Thursday afternoon after the two vessels entered the prohibited maritime area despite warnings and switched off their radar systems.
The Iranian Army said the tankers struck naval mines and caught fire, holding the vessels’ owners and the U.S. president responsible for the incidents.
The statement stressed that responsibility primarily rests with the U.S. president, accusing him of spreading false claims and creating tensions that led shipping operators to disregard warnings and enter the designated danger zone.
The development underscores the strategic importance of maritime security around the Strait of Hormuz, a vital international energy transit route.
ahmad shirzadian - H.Hakimzadeh
