Sailor dies in attack on tanker heading to Bahrain

A maritime incident in the Gulf resulted in the death of a sailor aboard the "Velos Sapphire" tanker, which was en route to Bahrain. The ship was struck by an unidentified projectile, leading to a fire that the crew managed to extinguish. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard reported that two tankers caught fire after colliding with mines in the Strait of Hormuz, claiming they were unauthorized vessels supported by the U.S. military. Meanwhile, UKMTO noted an explosion involving another ship near Oman, which did not result in casualties. Recent data indicates a rise in maritime attacks in the region, with Iran asserting control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz.