Army: The offending tanker caught fire after hitting a mine in the east of the Strait of Hormuz Navy PR: A few hours ago, an offending oil tanker that tried to cross the forbidden and unsafe area east of the Strait of Hormuz by turning off its tracking systems, hit sea mines and suffered damage and fire. The Strait of Hormuz is unsafe and closed for the offending ships and ships that intend to pass without coordination, and for a safe passage, they must make the necessary arrangements with the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran.