IRGC: 'Last night, two oil tankers, incited by American aircraft, were attempting to deviate from the unsafe route in the southern part of the Strait of Hormuz. After a severe fire broke out on one of them, both vessels quickly returned. The Strait of Hormuz is our territory, and the brave sailors of the IRGC's naval forces are firmly in control. We will not allow any foreign entity, coming from thousands of kilometers away, to interfere. The aggressor will be punished today. Countries that interfere in assisting the aggressor will receive a harsh response if they do not correct their behavior. The Strait of Hormuz cannot be reopened as long as American officials continue to make excessive demands and threats, and as long as they interfere in maritime activities in the region. Their threats and interventions will only make the situation more difficult and complex.'