Oil tanker explodes in Strait of Hormuz after mine strike, IRGC-linked media claim

An oil tanker exploded in the Strait of Hormuz after colliding with a naval mine, a report from IRGC-linked Tasnim said, but Iran has not issued an official statement. The incident occurs amid talks with Oman over Hormuz navigation, with Oman proposing a voluntary regional security consortium that Iran has rejected in favor of mandatory payments. The ruling remains unclear pending any official confirmation.