Doha:Tehran The Public Relations Office of the Iranian Army's Navy has reported that an oil tanker caught fire in the eastern Strait of Hormuz after striking a naval mine. The incident was reported on Sunday evening.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, the tanker was operating in a restricted area with its identification systems turned off when it hit the naval mine. As a result, the vessel caught fire.

The Iranian Army's Navy stated that the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed to vessels not complying with its regulations until all threats are addressed. In a related development, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy mentioned that three tankers encountered naval mines and caught fire in the Strait on the same day.

The Iranian armed forces continue to control transit through the Strait of Hormuz, requiring authorization for passage and restricting safe navigation to designated northern corridors. Southern routes near Omani waters are declared unauthorized and are reportedly mined.