Another Rogue Oil Tanker Catches Fire East of the Strait of Hormuz
The Iranian Army Navy has identified an oil tanker that caught fire while attempting to cross a restricted area east of the Strait of Hormuz after switching off its tracking systems, the force’s Public Relations Office announced.
According to ILNA, citing the Iranian Army Navy’s Public Relations Office, surveillance teams identified the tanker several hours ago while patrolling and monitoring the eastern approaches to the Strait of Hormuz.
The statement said the vessel had switched off its tracking systems and was attempting to pass through a restricted area when it caught fire.
The Iranian Army Navy stated that the eastern part of the Strait of Hormuz remained under the full control and surveillance of its forces.