Heavy Explosions in Strait of Hormuz; Tankers May Have Hit Mines

Heavy explosions were reported in the Strait of Hormuz amid initial reports that oil tankers may have struck naval mines, Turkish news agency Anadolu and Iranian news agency WANA reported.

According to a report on Iranian state television cited by Anadolu, the initial assessment suggests that tankers navigating the area hit mines. WANA reported that several heavy explosions occurred in the southern passage of the strategic strait.

At this stage, further details regarding the identities of the vessels involved, the extent of damage, or potential casualties have not yet been released.