Fires and explosions hit ships in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran blames sea mines

Iran said at least four tankers caught fire after striking sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz, a day after the US said it removed mines.

• The Iranian Revolutionary Guard announced fires broke out in at least four tankers it says struck sea mines while crossing the Strait of Hormuz.
• The British Maritime Trade Operations reported a fire aboard a ship off Omani Khasab after a small boat placed two explosive devices on its hull.
• Revolutionary Guard spokesman Hossein Mohbi challenged the US announcement that mines were removed from the strait, demanding independent evidence.
• The Iranian Revolutionary Guard announced it seized an American MQM-170 reconnaissance drone during an operation in the western Strait of Hormuz.