Iran: Tanker hit by mine and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz

Iran's navy reported that a tanker was struck by a mine in the Strait of Hormuz and caught fire. According to the military, the vessel violated navigation rules, sailed in a prohibited zone, and ignored warnings.

Iran's navy reported that a tanker was struck by a mine in the Strait of Hormuz and caught fire. According to the military, the vessel violated navigation rules east of the strait, sailed in a prohibited and unsafe zone, ignored warnings, and did not activate its navigation systems. Other details—such as the tanker's name, its affiliation, and casualty figures—were not provided in the statement.