Oil tanker catches fire after striking mine east of Hormuz: Iran

An oil tanker caught fire early today after striking a naval mine east of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s army navy said, according to state news agency Ilna. The navy described the area as “insecure and prohibited” and said its forces were closely monitoring and maintaining control over waters east of the Strait of Hormuz. The navy reiterated that vessels seeking safe passage through the strait must co-ordinate with Iran’s armed forces and comply with maritime regulations.