Iran says an "offending" oil tanker caught fire after hitting mines east of the Strait of Hormuz, and its Persian Gulf Strait Authority is threatening legal action against Sinokor vessels. A US CENTCO

What happened: Iran's IRGC said via state media that an "offending" oil tanker caught fire after hitting mines east of the Strait of Hormuz, shortly after CENTCOM head Adm. Why it matters: Cooper said the strait is "free and clear of Iranian sea mines," while Iran rejects the US narrative of control and said it would take "legal action" against Sinokor tankers. Trump has accused Iran of making up tanker attacks to drive up oil prices.

Iran's IRGC said via state media that an "offending" oil tanker caught fire after hitting mines east of the Strait of Hormuz, shortly after CENTCOM head Adm.

Cooper said the strait is "free and clear of Iranian sea mines," while Iran rejects the US narrative of control and said it would take "legal action" against Sinokor tankers. Trump has accused Iran of making up tanker attacks to drive up oil prices.