Arabic version: التلفزيون الإيراني يعرض انفجاراً مزعوماً لناقلة في هرمز

According to Al Jazeera, Iranian state television aired footage it said showed an oil tanker exploding after striking a naval mine in the Strait of Hormuz.

The broadcaster’s footage was presented as showing the aftermath of the reported incident involving the tanker.

The video emerged as the United States guides ships along a route near Oman’s coast. Iran has warned against unauthorised transit in the area.

The Strait of Hormuz is the location identified in the Iranian state TV report, while the route near Oman’s coast is being used for ships guided by the US.