The Iranian Army Navy announced that a fire broke out on an oil tanker reported to be attempting to pass from the Sea of Oman into the Strait of Hormuz.
According to the naval statement reported by Iranian state television, teams patrolling south of the Strait of Hormuz identified the tanker, which had caught fire. The statement described the area where the tanker was located as a "prohibited zone."
The Navy reported that the oil tanker was sailing with its tracking system turned off and had not made any attempt to coordinate with Iranian authorities.
No information was shared regarding the cause of the fire. The official statement did not include details on whether the tanker had been attacked or if it had experienced a technical malfunction.
News Source: 12punto
