Tanker hits sea mine in Strait of Hormuz

Explosion in the Strait of Hormuz

A commercial vessel sailing under the Panamanian flag hit a sea mine. The incident occurred while passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

Cargo and ship condition

The tanker was carrying 2 million barrels of Saudi crude oil. There is currently no data on the extent of damage to the vessel.

It is also unknown whether there are any casualties. The circumstances of the explosion remain unclear.