The burning of the offending tanker after hitting a mine in the east of the Strait of Hormuz Public relations of the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy: A few hours ago, a criminal oil tanker that tried to cross the forbidden and unsafe area in the east of the Strait of Hormuz by turning off its surveillance systems, hit sea mines and suffered damage and fire. The Strait of Hormuz is not secure and closed to ships and offending vessels intending to pass without coordination, and for safe passage, they must make the necessary arrangements with the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran.