Iran claims that a supertanker with its transmitters turned off hit a naval mine in the Strait of Hormuz and is now burning. The Navy of the Revolutionary Guards in a statement: A few hours ago, an offending oil tanker - which neutralized its surveillance systems and tried to cross a restricted and unsafe area east of the Strait of Hormuz - hit naval mines, resulting in damage to the vessel and a subsequent fire. The Strait of Hormuz is unsafe and closed to unauthorized vessels and vessels attempting to pass without coordination. To ensure safe passage, vessels and such vessels must make the necessary coordination with the Iranian Armed Forces.