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The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Navy announced on Tuesday that an oil tanker was damaged and caught fire after colliding with naval mines in the eastern Strait of Hormuz. The navy stated that the tanker attempted to pass through a restricted and unsafe area after disabling its tracking systems, noting that the incident occurred hours before the announcement. The statement emphasized that the Strait of Hormuz is closed to vessels and boats that attempt to cross without prior coordination with the Iranian armed forces, stressing the importance of necessary arrangements to ensure safe passage in the area.
