Iran: Oil tanker hits mine near Strait of Hormuz

Iran's navy reported that an oil tanker struck a mine east of the Strait of Hormuz and caught fire. Iranian military officials claim the vessel was in a restricted zone with its navigation systems turned off. The navy warned of the risk of mines for ships that do not coordinate their passage.

According to Iran's navy, an oil tanker struck a mine east of the Strait of Hormuz and caught fire. Iranian military officials claim the vessel was in a restricted zone and had turned off its navigation systems. Iran's navy warned that ships passing through the area without coordination with Iranian forces risk hitting a mine. The tanker's name, flag, operator, and information about casualties have not been reported.