Iran’s Revolutionary Guards reported that a supertanker caught fire after striking two naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz. The incident occurred while the vessel was allegedly attempting to cross the strait illegally. This event takes place amid ongoing maritime tensions in the region since the U.S.-Iran war began earlier this year. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy chokepoint, has been at the center of the conflict. The use of naval mines serves as a deterrent to commercial shipping and may signal potential military escalation in the region.
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