A naval mine sets an oil tanker ablaze... Dangerous developments in the Strait of Hormuz

The Iranian Navy announced that a fire broke out on an oil tanker after it struck a naval mine in the eastern part of the Strait of Hormuz, in the latest incident targeting shipping traffic in this vital waterway, amid repeated fires and incidents involving oil tankers and ships over the past few days. Media outlets reported…
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