Oil tanker hit a mine and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz
IRGC reported the latest incident after two similar events the same day and says vessels need authorization or face "appropriate measures."
An oil tanker struck a mine and caught fire while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian authorities reported.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said this incident followed two similar events reported earlier the same day in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian statements note that incidents involving ships hitting mines have been reported almost daily in the area in recent days.
Restrictions on passage
Tehran has tightened rules for vessels using the Strait of Hormuz. According to the IRGC, every ship that transits the strait must receive authorization in advance.
The IRGC warned that ships that fail to obtain permission will be met with "appropriate measures," the corps said.
The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic maritime chokepoint for global oil shipments, and repeated reports of mines and attacks raise concerns about risks to shipping and regional stability.
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