Iran: tanker hits sea mine east of Hormuz and catches fire

Iran's navy stated on November 8 that an oil tanker, which had disabled its identification systems and was sailing in a prohibited zone, struck a sea mine and caught fire east of the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran's navy stated on November 8 that an oil tanker, which they said was operating in violation of regulations, had disabled its identification systems and was sailing in a prohibited zone, struck a sea mine and caught fire east of the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian military's statement does not include the vessel's name, flag, crew details, or information on casualties. The incident occurred in a strategically important area, but no independent confirmation of the mine strike has been provided.