Gas tanker explosion in Strait of Hormuz; Russia strikes Ukraine energy grid

An LNG tanker reportedly struck a naval mine in the Strait of Hormuz this morning, while Russia launched a widespread attack on Ukrainian energy infrastructure.

Tensions are rising in both the Middle East and Eastern Europe. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reported that a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carrier struck a naval mine in the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in an explosion, as reported by outlets including the Deccan Herald and Tasnim. Further details regarding the incident have not yet been released.

Simultaneously, Russia conducted a large-scale overnight strike on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, causing power outages across 12 regions. According to reports by Walla and UA.NEWS, Ukrainian Deputy Energy Minister Artem Nekrasov confirmed the attacks, which coincide with U.S. diplomatic efforts in Moscow to end the war. Further details have not yet been released.