The commander of the U.S. Central Command known as CENTCOM operating in the Middle East says Iran's Revolutionary Guard naval forces which once had a near constant presence in the strategic Strait of Hormuz have disappeared.

DUBAI, Oct 30 - Iran's Revolutionary Guards Navy said on Friday that four oil tankers had caught fire and exploded in the Strait of Hormuz, while attempting to use what it described as unauthorised routes, Iranian state media reported. Read more at straitstimes.com.

DUBAI, Oct 30 - Iran's Revolutionary Guards Navy said on Friday that four oil tankers had caught fire and exploded in the Strait of Hormuz, while attempting to use what it described as unauthorised routes, Iranian state media reported. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Iran said four oil tankers caught fire and exploded in the Strait of Hormuz. Separate maritime and drone claims deepened tensions along the vital energy route.