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In a recent development, the Public Relations Office of the Iranian Army Navy has issued a very serious and startling official statement.
According to the statement, Iranian naval surveillance teams detected suspicious activity in the eastern part of this strategic route.
Officials state that an oil tanker was attempting to transit through a restricted area while bypassing safety rules and established laws.
What stands out is that the vessel had completely turned off all of its electronic tracking systems to conceal its identity and movements.
Iran alleges that such unauthorised and uncoordinated actions create severe insecurity along this sensitive maritime route.
Amid these suspicious circumstances and rule violations, a sudden, massive fire broke out on the oil tanker.
However, Iranian authorities have not confirmed whether this fire was caused by an external attack or a technical malfunction.
Following this incident, patrols by security agencies have been stepped up in the region, along with strict warnings to adhere to regulations.
Experts believe that such recurring incidents could pose a major crisis for global energy supplies and international trade.
