Iranian Navy says a violating oil tanker hit a mine and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz
Xinhua News Agency, Tehran, November 11 (Reporter Diao Huilin, Shadati) — According to the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) on the 11th, the Iranian Navy's public relations department issued a statement saying that a violating oil tanker caught fire after hitting a mine in the eastern part of the Strait of Hormuz on the same day.
The statement said that the Iranian Navy is "strongly monitoring and controlling the eastern waters of the Strait of Hormuz," and safe passage through the strait requires coordination with the Iranian armed forces and compliance with maritime laws.
An unauthorized oil tanker struck a mine and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz on November 11. The Iranian Navy is actively monitoring and controlling the eastern waters of the Strait, emphasizing that safe passage requires coordination with Iranian armed forces and adherence to maritime laws.
- An unauthorized oil tanker struck a mine in the Strait of Hormuz.
- The Iranian Navy is monitoring and controlling the eastern waters of the Strait.
- Coordination with Iranian armed forces is required for safe passage through the Strait.