Baku:Tehran An oil tanker ignited after colliding with a naval mine in a restricted area east of the Strait of Hormuz, as reported by the Iranian Navy on Monday.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, the Iranian Navy stated that the tanker had entered a "prohibited and unsafe" zone with its navigation systems turned off.

The Navy has issued a warning to tanker owners against navigating through restricted waters without proper coordination or with their identification systems deactivated. They emphasized that shipowners should heed the warnings and avoid such actions to prevent mine strikes and subsequent fires.

The Navy's statement did not disclose the name of the tanker, nor did it provide information regarding the crew, any casualties, or the extent of the damage.

This incident occurs amid rising maritime tensions in the Strait of Hormuz following the US-Israeli conflict with Iran.