Army Navy: Violating Oil Tanker Catches Fire East of Strait of Hormuz

All vessels must comply with international law by refraining from switching off their electronic equipment and by coordinating with the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran to ensure safe passage.

Public Relations of the Navy announced the detection of an offending oil tanker passing through the eastern border of the Strait of Hormuz, which was damaged and caught fire a few hours ago.

According to the report of Ambassador Arjan, the Public Relations of the Navy of the Army announced: Today at noon, a delinquent oil tanker, which was damaged and caught fire by turning off the tracking systems and trying to cross the restricted area while passing through the eastern border of the Strait of Hormuz, was identified by the observation teams of the Navy.

The Navy of the Islamic Republic of Iran also announced: With the new arrangement and the establishment of operational units in the east of the Strait of Hormuz and the Arabian Sea and the Sea of Oman, with complete dignity, all enemy activities and the passage of vessels are under constant and momentary observation and recommends that all vessels strictly refrain from turning off their electronic equipment in compliance with international laws and make the necessary arrangements with the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran for safe passage.