Oil Tanker Catches Fire After Hitting Mine in Strait of Hormuz

An oil tanker caught fire after striking a naval mine in the southern portion of the Strait of Hormuz, Channel 7 and Indian news outlet Firstpost reported, citing an announcement by Iran's Revolutionary Guard.

According to a report by The Times of India, the fire broke out in the vessel's engine room after the tanker allegedly defied transit regulations imposed by Tehran in the strait.

The identity of the tanker, the full extent of the damage, and the condition of the crew members have not yet been officially released. The incident follows a series of attacks on commercial vessels across the Gulf region in recent days.