Tehran:Another oil tanker caught fire after striking a naval mine in a prohibited area east of the Strait of Hormuz, as reported by the Iranian Navy on Saturday.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, the incident involved an offending vessel that entered the restricted zone, which is under strict control and surveillance by the Iranian Navy. The Navy has issued warnings to vessels that turning off tracking systems to navigate these prohibited areas could lead to fire and explosion hazards.

The public relations office of the Iranian Navy emphasized their ongoing monitoring of the eastern Strait of Hormuz and reiterated the consequences for any vessel violating the restrictions in place.