Public relations for the Islamic Republic of Iran's Navy announced on Sunday, November 8, that an oil tanker, which it described as a "violator", caught fire before noon today in the eastern Strait of Hormuz as a result of being hit by a naval mine.
According to the announcement published by the Navy, which was reflected in the Tasnim news agency, this tanker turned off its tracking systems and was found in prohibited territory.
The Navy announced in this message: "Until any threat is removed, the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed to attacking ships."
This statement is published while the Revolutionary Guards Navy also announced on Saturday that three more oil tankers hit sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz.