The Public Relations Department of the Iranian Navy: This morning an oil tanker that was operating illegally in a restricted and dangerous area east of the Strait of Hormuz collided with sea mines, resulting in damage and a fire causing the tanker to stop. The Strait of Hormuz is closed to tankers operating illegally, without coordination, and based on the false claims of the US President, trying to pass through restricted and dangerous areas. These unauthorized movements in high risk areas constitute and will continue to constitute serious threats to the safety of vessels and their crews.

The Public Relations Department of the Iranian Navy: This morning an oil tanker that was operating illegally in a restricted and dangerous area east of the Strait of Hormuz collided with sea mines, resulting in damage and a fire causing the tanker to stop. The Strait of Hormuz is closed to tankers operating illegally, without coordination, and based on the false claims of the US President, trying to pass through restricted and dangerous areas. These unauthorized movements in high risk areas constitute and will continue to constitute serious threats to the safety of vessels and their crews.