Iran Navy Claims Oil Tanker Strays off Course and Hits Sea Mine in Strait of Hormuz, Causing Fire

The Iranian Navy stated on the 2nd (local time) that an oil tanker navigating off course in the eastern Strait of Hormuz collided with a sea mine, causing a fire.

In a statement, the navy claimed, "The tanker was sailing through a dangerous zone in the eastern part of the strait with its navigation system turned off when it collided with a sea mine and caught fire."

The navy continued, "Tanker owners should learn a lesson from this ship, which brought misfortune upon itself by attempting to pass through a restricted area with its vessel identification system turned off," warning, "They must keep in mind that unauthorized navigation in high-risk waters can lead to consequences such as collisions with sea mines and fires."

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