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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