Tanker Hits Mine in Strait of Hormuz, Iran Reports Fire

Iranian navy reports an oil tanker struck a naval mine east of the Strait of Hormuz and caught fire, per Iranian media. The incident raises risks to shipping in a critical chokepoint, though details are unverified. Qatar's mediation efforts are cited as preventing US-Iran escalation, suggesting ongoing regional tensions.

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