Tanker catches fire after hitting naval mine in Strait of Hormuz
A tanker has caught fire and become immobilised after striking a naval mine in the eastern part of the Strait of Hormuz.
According to TodayPress TV, the Iranian Navy reported the incident.
It said the incident occurred on November 14 in an area of the strait declared restricted and dangerous. According to the Iranian side, the tanker had ignored prior warnings and switched off its tracking and identification systems.
The Iranian Navy warned that vessels passing through the area could face danger.
