Iran Reports Oil Tanker Fire Near Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Revolutionary Guards have reported that an explosion caused one of three oil tankers to catch fire south of the Strait of Hormuz. Following the incident, two additional tankers opted to turn back. The Guards emphasized that no tanker will be allowed to enter or exit the Strait of Hormuz without prior coordination with Iranian authorities. This incident occurs amid increasing tensions in the region, particularly following recent attacks by Houthi forces on Saudi oil tankers and the U.S. military's decision to bolster its presence in the Middle East.