Oil tankers on fire in Strait of Hormuz

Security tensions in the Persian Gulf are rising following reports that two oil tankers caught fire after striking naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz. This was reported by outlets including the Middle East Monitor and gCaptain, citing the Iranian Navy. Iran's Revolutionary Guards released footage of the burning vessels, claiming the tankers were attempting to transit the strategic waterway without proper authorization.

At this time, no details have been provided regarding the identities of the tankers, the status of the crews on board, or independent verification of the Iranian claims. Further details have not yet been released.