Gas tanker explodes in Strait of Hormuz; Iran claims it deviated from route

An explosion occurred on an LNG carrier in the Strait of Hormuz after the vessel reportedly struck a sea mine, according to reports from outlets including Pajhwok and The Jerusalem Post. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps addressed the incident, claiming that the tanker had deviated from its path and entered a route they described as "dangerous." Further details regarding the identity of the vessel or any potential casualties have not yet been released.