Tanker ablaze after mine strike in Strait of Hormuz

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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said the tanker had disabled its positioning and radar systems, allegedly to evade detection. The Strait of Hormuz has already seen sharply reduced vessel traffic and multiple reported attacks, making the incident a potentially significant escalation for global energy markets and regional security. Details about casualties, the vessel’s identity, the mine’s origin and whether shipping restrictions will follow remain unclear.

Sources: Euronews, Anadolu Agency, BBC News, Reuters