Evidence

Search found that multiple outlets reported the Iranian Army statement. These include bne IntelliNews (which cites IRNA), Al Arabiya, Middle East Eye, Middle East Monitor, Mehr News and Nour News. Reports say the Iranian Army, or its Navy, said a tanker caught fire after hitting a sea mine east of the Strait of Hormuz. The tanker was said to have been in a prohibited area with its identification systems off. Several incidents are reported across about November 7–11, so the claim may refer to any of them. I found no independent confirmation of the incident, such as from the tanker's owner, UKMTO or Reuters. I found no fact-check from Reuters, AFP, Bellingcat or EUvsDisinfo. The evidence confirms that Iran made the statement, but not that a mine caused the fire. Iran's account is a party-to-the-conflict claim.