Iran Strikes Two Tankers in Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s military group, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, said it hit two oil ships that were trying to go through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway that many ships use to travel between the Persian Gulf and the Arabian Sea.

The ships were stopped, and one of them caught fire.

Iran says it owns the strait and that other countries, especially the United States, should not interfere.

The U.S. was said to be providing air protection for the ships, but Iran said the ships were not following the official route.

Iran warned that any country helping the U.S. could face a strong response.

The incident shows how tense the area is, with Iran and the U.S. both trying to control shipping in the region.