Oil Tanker Explodes in Strait of Hormuz After Hitting Sea Mine

An oil tanker passing through the Strait of Hormuz exploded after hitting a sea mine. According to the Iranian news agency Tasnim, the tanker deviated from the sea route set by Iran, after which it hit the mine and exploded. According to the report, the accident occurred in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most strategic and busy oil trade routes, through which a large part of the global oil supply passes. However, no official statement has yet been issued by the Iranian authorities about this incident. Therefore, the explosion in the tanker and its causes have not been independently confirmed. The identity of the tanker, the crew members on board, where it was going and which country it was from, no casualties have yet been reported. The incident comes at a time when tensions between the United States and Israel in the Gulf region have escalated over the past months. The Strait of Hormuz has been closed by the Iranian authorities since February. The Strait of Hormuz has been closed by the United States and Israel.