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The Iranian military reported that a tanker caught fire after hitting a mine in the Strait of Hormuz, a region where Iran frequently targets unauthorized vessels. This strategic waterway is crucial for global oil transit, with Iran asserting control over it. In response, the U.S. has imposed a blockade on Iranian ports and is escorting tankers through the area. The Iranian Navy stated that the tanker was in a dangerous and prohibited zone when the incident occurred. Recent weeks have seen an increase in such announcements, despite U.S. claims of clearing mines from the waterway. The nationality of the tanker remains unspecified, and there are reports of other vessels also catching fire in the strait.