The Iranian Navy announced that a hostile vessel operating in the eastern Strait of Hormuz was hit and destroyed by Iranian naval forces early today. Two unauthorized tankers also caught fire after hitting sea mines in restricted areas. Iran warns that any provocative moves in its monitored waters will face a firm response.

The Iranian Navy announced that a hostile vessel operating in the eastern Strait of Hormuz was hit and destroyed by Iranian naval forces early today. Two unauthorized tankers also caught fire after hitting sea mines in restricted areas. Iran warns that any provocative moves in its monitored waters will face a firm response.