Iran releases Footage claiming to show burning tankers in Hormuz

• The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy reported that three commercial tankers caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz early Tuesday
• Iranian military officials stated the vessels had disabled their identification and tracking systems and entered unauthorized maritime corridors

The naval branch of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has released footage Tuesday claiming to show commercial oil tankers catching fire in the Strait of Hormuz after reportedly striking marine mines.

IRGC Navy's public relations office said that the incidents occurred in the eastern waters of the strategic strait, causing fires that reportedly were visibly reported by local fishing vessels operating nearby.

Iranian authorities claimed that the damaged vessels were subsequently abandoned and left burning along the southern approaches of the waterway.

The Iranian military stated that the tankers were targeted by submerged mines after turning off their Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) and attempting to navigate outside established transit lanes.

The statement characterized the vessels as "non-compliant" and alleged that they were operating along unauthorized routes in coordination with US military operations in the area.

"The Iranian regulations of the Strait of Hormuz have repeatedly been announced via radio stations and IRGC Navy notices to all vessels," the statement read. The IRGC added that disregarding these transit directives and navigating through restricted zones would result in severe navigational hazards.

The release also addressed public assessments from Washington, disputing recent updates issued by US Central Command (CENTCOM) regarding the openness and safety of regional maritime traffic, alleging that official US claims relied on outdated media.