According to the Navy’s statement, the tanker was sailing in a restricted area before noon today while its identification systems were switched off. The vessel caught fire after striking a naval mine.
The Iranian Army’s Navy also announced that the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed to vessels considered in violation of its regulations until all threats had been eliminated.
MNA
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