The Iranian army reports another shooting of a tanker in eastern Hormuz.
Tehran, Irena -. The Public Relations Office of the Iranian Navy reported on Sunday evening that an oil tanker caught fire in the eastern Strait of Hormuz after hitting a naval mine.
According to a Navy statement, the tanker was sailing in a restricted area before noon today while its detection systems were turned off. The vessel caught fire after hitting a naval mine.
The Iranian Navy also announced that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed to vessels deemed to be violating its regulations until all threats are removed.
In a separate statement, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) navy reported that three tankers attacked sea mines and caught fire in the Strait on Sunday.
The Iranian armed forces maintained control over passage through the Strait of Hormuz, requiring prior approval and limiting safe passage to the designated northern corridors.
Southern routes near Omani waters were declared unauthorized and mined.