Conflicting Reports on Tanker Incidents in Hormuz

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said multiple oil tankers were halted or caught fire after incidents on routes through the Strait of Hormuz that Tehran deems unauthorized, alleging some struck mines and ignored warnings; the claims, including the number of affected ships, have not been independently confirmed. Separately, UK maritime authorities reported that a tanker near Oman was damaged by two explosive devices attached by a small boat, causing an engine-room fire; its crew was safe and the vessel resumed its voyage, while responsibility remains unknown. The reports heightened concerns over maritime security amid conflicting Iranian and U.S. accounts of conditions in the strait, as diplomatic efforts continued and fears of renewed military escalation persisted. Oil prices rose as traders weighed recovering exports against the risk of further supply disruptions.