OIL TANKER ON FIRE AFTER HITTING MINE IN HORMUZ : IRAN GUARDS

What happened: Iranian state media quoted the Revolutionary Guards saying an oil tanker that was "in violation" struck a naval mine south of the Strait of Hormuz, causing an explosion and fire in its engine room. Key numbers: The strait normally carries about a fifth of the world's oil. Why it matters: Iran has demanded all ships seek its authorisation before transiting, and the United States has imposed a naval counter-blockade on Iranian oil exports in response to Tehran's blockade of the waterway. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

Iranian state media quoted the Revolutionary Guards saying an oil tanker that was "in violation" struck a naval mine south of the Strait of Hormuz, causing an explosion and fire in its engine room.

Iran has demanded all ships seek its authorisation before transiting, and the United States has imposed a naval counter-blockade on Iranian oil exports in response to Tehran's blockade of the waterway.