IRGC says two tankers hit mines in Hormuz; CENTCOM says no ships struck mines

Iran's Revolutionary Guard said two oil tankers that took an 'illegal route' through the Strait of Hormuz struck mines and were left burning after their crews disembarked, without naming the ships. CENTCOM said 'No ships have hit mines in the Strait of Hormuz,' calling the claim an IRGC attempt to intimidate shipping through disinformation.

Why this matters. No independent source confirmed the claim, which mirrors an Aug. 31 IRGC mine claim that CENTCOM also rejected as both sides compete to shape shippers' view of the southern route.