Oil Tanker Blows Up in Strait of Hormuz After Hitting Naval Mine

An oil tanker exploded in the Strait of Hormuz after hitting a naval mine, according to Iranian media. The incident occurred when the vessel deviated from a navigation route designated by Iran, Anadolu Agency reported.

The semi-official Mehr News Agency cited an informed source who said the tanker had strayed from the authorized route before colliding with the mine in the strategic waterway.

No information was available on casualties or the identity of the vessel involved.