Two ships attempted to pass through the Strait of Hormuz using an alternative route outside Iran's designated route, according to reports. One of the two ships caught fire during the incident.
Iranian media reported that the ships attempted the passage without Iran's permission. The media also alleged that the United States instigated the attempt.
After the fire broke out, both ships changed course and returned. No information has been released on the cause of the fire, the names of the ships, their cargo, or the extent of damage.