A huge oil tanker has exploded in the Strait of Hormuz after hitting a mine, according to reports. The vessel was struck after straying from a route dictated by Iran, the state's semi-official Tasnim news agency reported.
Context of the Incident
The explosion comes after US President Donald Trump suddenly called off a bombing campaign in favour of "diplomacy". Video purportedly shows the oil tanker on fire.
This is a breaking news story and more details are expected to follow.
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