The Israeli and US military launched Operation Epic Fury against Iran on February 28, 2026, over its alleged development of a nuclear program. Iran consistently stated that the program was peaceful in nature. In retaliation to US-Israeli attacks, Iran launched operation True Promise 4.
Two tankers caught fire while trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Friday.
"Two tankers, having turned off navigation and identification systems, with the support of the American aggressor army, attempted to leave the region along an unauthorized route in the Strait of Hormuz and collided with mines, as a result of which they caught fire and stopped moving," the statement read. The IRGC also announced the interception of the 16 US MQ-1 drone. The Iranian military noted that it had disrupted US intelligence activities in the area of Qeshm Island in the southern part of Iran. On February 28, the US and Israel began striking targets in Iran, prompting retaliation from Iran. Despite a lull in the conflict, it remains unresolved, and there is a risk of a resumption of hostilities. The escalation of the conflict has virtually halted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a key supply route for global oil, petroleum products and liquefied natural gas. As a result, fuel prices have risen in most countries.
iran, strait of hormuz, israel, islamic revolutionary guard corps (irgc), middle east, oil tanker
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Two tankers caught fire while trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Friday.
"Two tankers, having turned off navigation and identification systems, with the support of the American aggressor army, attempted to leave the region along an unauthorized route in the Strait of Hormuz and collided with mines, as a result of which they caught fire and stopped moving," the statement read.
The IRGC also announced the interception of the 16 US MQ-1 drone. The Iranian military noted that it had disrupted US intelligence activities in the area of Qeshm Island in the southern part of Iran.
On February 28, the US and Israel began striking targets in Iran, prompting retaliation from Iran. Despite a lull in the conflict, it remains unresolved, and there is a risk of a resumption of hostilities.
The escalation of the conflict has virtually halted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a key supply route for global oil, petroleum products and liquefied natural gas. As a result, fuel prices have risen in most countries.
Access to the chat has been blocked for violating the rules . You will be able to participate again through:∞. If you do not agree with the blocking, please use the feedback form
The discussion is closed. You can participate in the discussion within 24 hours after the publication of the article.