Iran's army says tanker is on fire in Hormuz

The Iranian army reported that a tanker caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic maritime route. Tehran claims control over this area, where a significant portion of global hydrocarbons transit. The incident occurred after the tanker allegedly hit a naval mine in a restricted zone. The U.S. has imposed a blockade on Iranian ports and is escorting tankers in the region. The Iranian Navy's statement did not disclose the vessel's name or nationality. Recently, there have been increased reports of incidents involving vessels in this area, coinciding with U.S. claims of having conducted most of the mine clearance operations.