Oil tanker hits mine and catches fire in Strait of Hormuz, Iran claims

TEHRAN: Iran’s military has claimed that an oil tanker hit sea mines while trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel was damaged and caught fire.

According to Iranian media, the Revolutionary Guards said the ship had switched off its tracking system. It was trying to pass through a dangerous area that Iran had declared off limits.

According to the Iranian military, the incident took place in the eastern part of the Strait of Hormuz. However, no details were given about the ship’s name, its flag, the number of crew or any possible casualties.