Oil tanker on fire in Strait of Hormuz: Iran's navy

Oil tanker on fire in Strait of Hormuz: Iran's navy

Iran’s navy said a second oil tanker caught fire on Saturday morning after hitting a naval mine while attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz, according to state media.

“Fire and explosions are the fate of tankers involved in illegal activities that have turned off their tracking systems and are operating in restricted areas,” the navy said, according to the semi-official Tasnim news agency.

The navy did not identify the vessel. It was the fifth oil tanker in 24 hours to catch fire after reportedly being struck by Iranian forces or hitting a naval mine while attempting to transit the strait.