Fire breaks out on oil tanker east of Strait of Hormuz
An oil tanker caught fire east of the Strait of Hormuz after reportedly striking a naval mine, according to Iranian media.
Key Takeaways
AIA fire broke out on an oil tanker east of the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian media, citing the Iranian Navy, reported that the fire started this morning after the tanker, described as "unauthorized," struck a naval mine east of the strait.
Iran is seeking to enforce shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz under its control, as the US naval blockade on Iran continues.