UKMTO and Iran Report Tanker Incident in Strait of Hormuz

An oil tanker struck a mine and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after entering a prohibited area, Iran’s army said on Wednesday.

Separately, the UK Maritime Trade Operations agency said it had received a report of an incident involving a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. It said the condition of the crew, the extent of any damage and the environmental impact were not yet known. It was not immediately clear whether the report referred to the same vessel.

Iran has restricted traffic through the strategic waterway since the war in the Middle East began in late February, and has been targeting vessels that pass through without its authorization.