Iran media says three killed in attacks as tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz

State news agency IRNA reported that attacks in Iran's southern Hormozgan province killed three people and wounded eight. The incident occurred as Iran's Revolutionary Guards announced that two oil tankers exploded after striking mines in the Strait of Hormuz. The guards stated the tankers were attempting to transit the minefield south of the strait when the explosions happened.

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The deputy political, security and social affairs governor of Hormozgan announced the martyrdom of three people and the injury of eight people following enemy attacks on some parts of Hormozgan province this morning.

In a separate but related development, U.S. Central Command confirmed it conducted strikes against Iran for the seventh consecutive night. These attacks are designed to "continue degrading Iranian military capabilities," according to a statement shared on X. This marks a significant escalation in the ongoing hostilities between the two nations.

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An hour ago, two oil tankers, which were trying to pass through the minefield south of the Strait of Hormuz by deceptive American intelligence agencies, exploded and caught fire.

Iran's military also claimed to have "stopped" four ships attempting to transit the critical waterway. Iran accused U.S. forces of targeting civilian infrastructure, including an airport, railway station, and bridges. Major General Mohsen Rezaei, a senior military advisor, warned that Tehran would resume "full-scale offensive operations" if U.S. strikes persist, stating that "no political border will be safe."

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continue degrading Iranian military capabilities