Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says oil tanker struck mine in Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said an oil tanker struck a mine and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz. The force warned of a “firm response” against vessels operating with navigation and identification systems switched off. The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway through which a large share of the world’s oil passes. A mine is an explosive device placed in water to damage or destroy ships. The Revolutionary Guard did not say who placed the mine or which vessel was involved. It also did not describe the extent of the fire or report casualties. The warning targets ships that turn off their navigation and identification systems, a practice that can make vessels harder to track. The Guard said it would respond firmly to such vessels. No further details were immediately available.