Iran's IRGC navy says oil tanker hits mine, catches fire in Strait of Hormuz

An oil tanker caught fire and exploded after striking a naval mine in the southern region of the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday. The incident was reported by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) navy, according to state media.

The Strait of Hormuz serves as a critical maritime chokepoint for global oil transit, heightening regional security concerns following the explosion and subsequent fire aboard the vessel.