Oil tanker hits a mine and catches fire in the Strait of Hormuz: Severe fire breaks out

Oil tanker hits a mine in the Strait of Hormuz: Severe fire recorded

Tensions have risen again in the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman basin. According to reports, a large-scale tanker carrying 2 million barrels of crude oil hit a mine and sustained serious damage. As a result of the incident, a massive fire broke out on the vessel.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed the events, stating that the tanker was damaged due to a mine explosion. According to preliminary reports, necessary steps are being taken to evacuate the ship's crew and ensure their safety.

Experts believe that this incident has further escalated concerns regarding maritime transport security in the region. According to a BBC report, the number of attacks against commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz has reached record levels recently.

International organizations have begun monitoring this incident, which could impact energy resource prices on world markets. Rescue operations are currently reported to be ongoing at the scene.