Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said mines planted by its naval forces in an illegal corridor south of the Strait of Hormuz exploded, setting two violating oil tankers ablaze and forcing them to stop.
In a statement issued by its Public Relations Office, the IRGC reiterated that passage through the mine-strewn corridor was illegal and warned that vessels violating the restriction risked having their assets destroyed.
“The IRGC Navy had warned that passage through the mined route is illegal and would result in violators’ assets being set ablaze, “the statement read.
It added that if the US “mischief” continues, oil companies will have to pay a heavier price.
Furthermore, the statement said the IRGC Aerospace Force has identified and destroyed the 54th MQ-9 drone belonging to the US military the previous night while monitoring the airspace over the Strait of Hormuz.
It also praised the Iranian people for their steadfastness, saying their continued presence in the streets for more than 230 nights has inspired oppressed nations around the world.
Source: Al-Manar English Website