Strait of Hormuz: (RightNow) An oil tanker named El Gaia was destroyed after hitting a sea mine near the Strait of Hormuz. The incident led to a massive fire on the tanker, prompting an emergency declaration.

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard claimed the oil tanker was passing through a prohibited zone, violating Iranian laws. According to them, the Strait of Hormuz is under Iranian control, and sea mines are present there.

The US Central Command rejected the Iranian claim, stating that El Gaia was targeted by an Iranian missile. The US President had previously asserted that all sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz had been removed.

This incident could escalate tensions in the region and is resonating internationally. Relations between Iran and the US are already strained.

It is noteworthy that according to the United Nations, El Gaia has been damaged, and 2 crew members are missing. Iran has accused multiple ships of violating the Strait of Hormuz regulations.