Iranian Navy reports oil tanker fire after mine strike east of Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Army Navy reported on [date] that an oil tanker caught fire and was disabled after striking a naval mine east of the Strait of Hormuz. According to the Public Relations Office of the Iranian Army Navy, the vessel was sailing in a restricted area with its navigation systems switched off, despite repeated warnings.

The Iranian Army Navy stated that the tanker had been warned multiple times before entering the restricted waters. The Navy warned that any vessel ignoring warnings and entering restricted waters could meet the same fate.

The Strait of Hormuz is a strategically vital waterway through which a significant portion of global oil shipments passes. Incidents in the area have previously raised concerns over maritime security and freedom of navigation.

No further details were provided about the tanker's identity, flag, crew, or the extent of the damage. The cause of the fire and the exact location of the incident were not specified beyond being east of the Strait of Hormuz.

According to Mehr News Agency (MNA), the Iranian Army Navy's public relations office issued the statement.