The Public Relations of the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy announced that on the morning of Wednesday, November 11, an oil tanker caught fire in the eastern Strait of Hormuz after hitting a naval mine.
The army of the Islamic Republic described this tanker as a "violator".
The Navy of the Islamic Republic of Iran also announced that it controls the eastern Strait of Hormuz and the safe passage of ships through this waterway requires coordination with the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
The message did not provide information about the identity of the tanker, its flag, the condition of the crew or the extent of the possible damage.