Iran's Navy said an oil tanker caught fire after striking a naval mine east of the Strait of Hormuz, accusing the vessel of entering a prohibited maritime area despite previous warnings.

Axar.az reports, citing Roya News, that in a statement, the Iranian Army Navy said the tanker had switched off its tracking and identification systems while sailing through what it described as an unsafe and restricted zone.

The vessel caught fire and was forced to stop early Saturday, according to the statement.

The Iranian military did not identify the tanker, disclose its flag or provide details about possible casualties or the extent of the damage.