A tanker was also struck by a projectile in the strait on Thursday night.
Hormuz mine claims, Houthi attacks raise fears of renewed strikes as the U.S. reportedly weighs a fresh military campaign after midterm elections.
IRGC said the vessels had allegedly switched off their radar and navigation systems and ignored warnings from the navy.
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The vessels had "switched off all their radar and navigation systems" and disregarded warnings from the IRGC navy, the statement said
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