Iran: Tanker on fire in the Strait of Hormuz
An oil tanker is on fire in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian authorities.
The vessel reportedly struck a mine and caught fire, according to a statement broadcast on Iranian state television on Wednesday.
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard also reported that three tankers caught fire in the contested strait on Tuesday.
Iran has restricted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz since the war with the United States and Israel broke out in February. The U.S. has responded by imposing a blockade on Iranian ports.
In recent times, Iran has made several claims that tankers have struck mines in the strait.
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