Oil Tanker Explodes After Hitting Mine in Strategic Waterway

An oil tanker exploded in the Strait of Hormuz after it hit a sea mine, according to Iranian media. The incident occurred when the ship deviated from the shipping route set by Tehran. A source close to the incident told Defapress news site that the tanker had strayed off course before colliding with the mine.

The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic waterway and an important point in the world's energy flow. Tensions between the US and Iran have been rising in recent weeks, with Washington launching an attack on Iran and Tehran retaliating by targeting US military facilities and equipment in several regional countries.

Iran has warned that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is only allowed through routes set by Tehran, while the US has called for navigation to be unrestricted. There is no information available about casualties or the extent of the damage caused by the explosion.