Reports of Vessel Fire and Tanker Explosion in Strait of Hormuz

A vessel caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz following an incident off the coast of Oman, Arutz Sheva reported, citing the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). In parallel, Iranian news agency Mehr reported on a new explosion aboard an oil tanker in the waters of the strait on Thursday night.

The circumstances surrounding the blaze and explosion remain unclear at this stage, as do the condition of the crew members on board and the extent of the damage sustained by the vessel. Further details have not yet been released.