Oil Tanker Explodes in Strait of Hormuz After Hitting Naval Mine, Iran Says

An oil tanker exploded in the Strait of Hormuz after colliding with a naval mine, Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency reported. Tasnim said the tanker struck the mine after leaving the route designated by Iran in the strategic waterway. Iranian authorities had not issued an immediate official statement at the time of reporting, and details were limited on casualties, the vessel’s identity, and the extent of the damage. The incident adds to ongoing risks in the chokepoint amid heightened regional maritime tensions.