An oil tanker exploded after striking a naval mine in the Strait of Hormuz today The vessel had allegedly deviated from a shipping route designated by Iranian authorities. The explosion occurred in one of the world’s busiest energy corridors amid heightened regional tensions following recent US-Iran military exchanges. Iranian officials said maritime traffic through the strategic waterway remained unaffected.
News On AIR | July 26, 2026 9:04 PM
One oil tanker exploded after hitting naval mine in Strait of Hormuz
