Pakistan, Oct. 30 -- Iran's Revolutionary Guards Navy has stopped two oil tankers in waters south of the Strait of Hormuz. The force said the vessels ignored radio warnings and attempted to use an unauthorized shipping route. The incidents occurred on Friday, according to the Iranian military. Tehran also claimed it destroyed an American unmanned vessel in the strategic waterway.

The Revolutionary Guards Navy said both tankers became involved in separate incidents. It accused the vessels of ignoring warnings before attempting to pass through the restricted route. However, Iranian authorities did not provide further details about the tankers. The statement also did not identify their owners or destinations.

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