Iran's Army Navy says violating oil tanker caught fire in Sea of Oman

An oil tanker caught fire in a prohibited zone in the Sea of Oman after switching off its tracking systems in an attempt to cross the area, Iran's Army Navy said. According to the Army Navy's public relations office, monitoring teams detected the violating tanker while on patrol and controlling the east of the Strait of Hormuz.

The statement said the tanker had turned off its tracking systems and was attempting to pass through the prohibited area in the Sea of Oman. The Army of the Islamic Republic of Iran said the Strait of Hormuz is under the full control and surveillance of its forces and the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps Navy.

The incident highlights ongoing tensions in the strategic waterway, through which a significant portion of global oil shipments passes. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for international energy trade, and Iran has repeatedly emphasized its control over the area.

No further details were provided about the tanker's identity, flag, or the extent of the fire. The Army Navy's statement did not specify when the incident occurred or whether there were any casualties.

According to Mehr News, the Army Navy's public relations office reported that monitoring teams were on patrol and controlling the east of the Strait of Hormuz when they detected the tanker. The report added that the vessel had switched off its tracking systems and was attempting to cross the prohibited zone in the Sea of Oman.