An oil tanker deviating from the Iran-designated corridor in the Strait of Hormuz has struck a naval mine.
Sea-news.az reports that citing Iranian media, that the statement was issued by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
“This afternoon, an oil tanker that ignored warnings and transited through a prohibited and hazardous zone east of the Strait of Hormuz struck sea mines, igniting a fire onboard,” the IRGC stated.
The statement added that Tehran’s stance on the strategic waterway remains unchanged:
“All vessels, particularly oil tankers and commercial ships, must fully comply with warnings and designated corridors while refraining from turning off their tracking systems.”
It is recalled that while the Iranian side claims oil tankers are striking mines in the Strait of Hormuz, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reports that the vessels are being targeted by unidentified projectiles.
