Oil tanker catches fire after striking mines in Strait of Hormuz, Iran says
Iran reports a major fire on an oil tanker after it hit two mines while allegedly attempting an illegal crossing of the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian authorities have reported a significant fire on an oil tanker that struck two mines while attempting an unauthorized crossing of the Strait of Hormuz. According to state media, the fire erupted on the supertanker several hours after the collision, causing the vessel to become immobilized. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, in a statement published by IRNA news agency, confirmed that the tanker violated security regulations while attempting to transit the waterway.
The statement did not provide the ship's name, details about its crew, or the extent of the damage. The Revolutionary Guard has also issued a warning to other vessels, cautioning against any violations of transit rules in the Strait of Hormuz. Compliance with passage regulations in the Strait is mandatory for all ships seeking to cross the area.
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