Iran: Oil tanker hits naval mine east of Strait of Hormuz, tracking off

Iranian Navy reports an oil tanker caught fire after striking a naval mine east of the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel had reportedly switched off tracking systems and attempted to enter a restricted area. This incident, if confirmed, marks a significant escalation in maritime threats near a critical chokepoint, potentially disrupting oil flows and raising regional tensions.

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