Two Oil Tankers Hit Mines and Catch Fire in Strait of Hormuz

Two oil tankers caught fire after hitting mines in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iran's Revolutionary Guards, who said the vessels were attempting to pass an unauthorized route. State television reported explosions in several southern areas, including Qeshm Island, possibly linked to Iranian military activities. The US military said it disabled a merchant ship trying to break its blockade against Iran. It remained unclear whether the incidents were connected, and the tanker crews' status was not immediately reported.