Three tankers strike mines and catch fire in Strait of Hormuz, Iran claims, and other Mideast news - AP News
Three oil tankers were reported to have exploded and caught fire while traveling through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Revolutionary Guard claims the vessels were using an unauthorized route.
Why it matters
Incidents in the Strait of Hormuz have significant implications for global oil supply chains and geopolitical stability in the Middle East.
Irans Revolutionary Guard said Friday that three oil tankers exploded and caught fire while traveling through…
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