Oil Tanker Struck by Naval Mine in Strait of Hormuz, Iran Reports

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy reported an oil tanker caught fire and exploded after hitting a naval mine in the southern Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC alleged the vessel had disabled its navigation systems and was using an unauthorized route. Tehran issued a warning that ships disabling identification systems in the Strait and Persian Gulf would face severe consequences, raising concerns for maritime security and global energy supplies.