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 Revolutionary Guard previously announced that three vessels had burned in the strait. The nationality of the tanker involved in the recent incident was not disclosed.