An oil tanker exploded after striking a naval mine in the Strait of Hormuz today The vessel had allegedly deviated from a shipping route designated by Iranian authorities.
The explosion occurred in one of the world’s busiest energy corridors amid heightened regional tensions following recent US-Iran military exchanges.
Iranian officials said maritime traffic through the strategic waterway remained unaffected.
The reports described the tanker as a “violating” vessel but did not immediately provide details about its ownership, destination or the extent of damage.