SAEDNEWS: Oil Tanker Catches Fire in Strait of Hormuz After Hitting Naval Mine, Iranian Navy Reports
According to Saednews, as per the Navy’s statement, the tanker was sailing through a restricted area before noon today with its identification systems switched off. The vessel caught fire after striking a naval mine.
The Iranian Army’s Navy also announced that the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed to vessels deemed to be violating its regulations until all threats had been eliminated.
In a separate statement, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy reported that three tankers had struck naval mines and caught fire in the Strait on Sunday.
Iranian armed forces have maintained control over maritime transit through the Strait of Hormuz, requiring vessels to obtain prior authorization and restricting safe passage to designated northern corridors.
Southern routes near Omani waters have been declared unauthorized and reportedly mined.
