Oil tanker explodes after hitting naval mine in Strait of Hormuz: Iranian media

Published 26 July 2026 · world

Iranian media is reporting that an oil tanker has hit a naval mine and exploded in the Strait of Hormuz. State media say the ship

Iranian media is reporting that an oil tanker has hit a naval mine and exploded in the Strait of Hormuz. State media say the ship deviated from a route designated by Iran. Al Jazeera’s Resul Serdar reports from Tehran, Iran. Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App

Read full story on TheBriefWire