An oil tanker fire causes further damage in the Sea of Oman Public relations of the Navy: Hours ago, the Navy's observation teams during the patrol and control process east of the Strait of Hormuz identified a damaging oil tanker that caught fire in the forbidden area. By turning off the surveillance systems, this offending tanker attempted to cross the restricted area in the Sea of Oman. The Navy of the Islamic Republic of Iran has announced that the Strait of Hormuz is under the complete control and sovereignty of the brave men of this force and the Revolutionary Guards Navy.