Oil tankers hit mines in Strait of Hormuz during Iran-US peace talks

Two oil tankers struck naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's Revolutionary Guard announced, as Tehran and Washington pursue indirect peace negotiations through Qatar. The Guard said one supertanker caught fire after a strong explosion. The Guard claimed the vessels had disabled navigation systems and were using an unauthorized route with alleged US support, leaving them immobilized. Iran has reported about 30 ship incidents in three weeks, at least 20 involving mines, while asserting control over the strategic waterway. The incident coincides with heightened tensions, as US President Donald Trump threatened new strikes on Iran and discussed resuming bombings with Israel's prime minister. Iran's foreign minister said a peace plan could reopen the Strait within two days, while Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned against further attacks.