Oil tanker catches fire after striking mines in Strait of Hormuz, Iran says
Iran reports a major fire on an oil tanker after it hit two mines while allegedly attempting an illegal crossing of the Strait of Hormuz.
Key Takeaways
AIIran announced on Monday that a massive fire broke out on a supertanker after it struck two naval mines while attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz via an unauthorized route, according to Iranian state media.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy said in a statement carried by the IRNA news agency that the fire erupted on the tanker several hours earlier, south of the strait, causing the vessel to come to a complete stop.
The Revolutionary Guard indicated that the tanker was attempting to transit the waterway without complying with security regulations imposed by Iranian authorities.
The statement did not disclose the identity of the ship, details about its crew, or the extent of the damage.
Warnings over repeat incidents
In the same context, the Revolutionary Guard warned other vessels against violating transit rules in the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that any ship breaching these regulations would face the same consequences.
The statement emphasized that compliance with passage regulations in the Strait of Hormuz is mandatory for all ships seeking to cross the area.