Oman rescues 25 from burning oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz

What happened: Oman's Maritime Security Centre evacuated 25 crew members from the RITI, a Panamanian-flagged crude oil tanker that was burning in the Strait of Hormuz. Key numbers: 25 crew rescued; 3 tankers halted by Iran; 1 supertanker carried more than two million barrels; war began February 28. Why it matters: Iran says it halted tankers using unauthorised routes and that one supertanker exploded and caught fire, while the US military denies Iranian naval mine claims and says primary transit routes have been cleared. Coverage: 4 outlets in 24h

Oman's Maritime Security Centre evacuated 25 crew members from the RITI, a Panamanian-flagged crude oil tanker that was burning in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran says it halted tankers using unauthorised routes and that one supertanker exploded and caught fire, while the US military denies Iranian naval mine claims and says primary transit routes have been cleared.