Iranian navy intercepts vessel near Strait of Hormuz, state media says

Iranian navy intercepts vessel near Strait of Hormuz, state media says Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB reported that explosions heard off the coast of Sirik in southern Iran were linked to a confrontation involving a vessel that was attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz in violation of Iranian restrictions.

Citing a military source, the broadcaster said the vessel was an oil tanker that was compelled to comply with a transit ban after receiving warnings from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy.