Iranian naval authorities reported that three oil tankers caught fire on Saturday after striking naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, according to state media. Reports indicate that one vessel was mined in the eastern section of the strait early Saturday morning, while two others were hit later in the day. The Islamic Revolution Guards Navy stated that two tankers attempting to transit a prohibited route through the Hormuz Strait struck mines, exploded, and were engulfed in flames. International news agency Reuters could not immediately verify the accounts. Iran has maintained restrictions on vessel passage through the strategic waterway, citing security concerns and applying pressure on the United States. Reporting by Yasmine Ghania; editing by Alexandra Hudson and Sanjeev Miglani.
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