According to Xinhua News Agency, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran issued a statement on the 18th stating that two oil tankers exploded and caught fire while passing through the minefield in the southern part of the Strait of Hormuz. Due to the impact of US military operations, the Strait of Hormuz has been completely closed. Until the US stops military operations against Iran, the strait cannot transport oil and gas, and ships should avoid entering the minefield. The statement did not specify the nationality of the oil tankers, casualties, or losses.
