https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-tanker-exploded-after-colliding-with-mines-in-hormuz-iran-s-fars-reportsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-tanker-exploded-after-colliding-with-mines-in-hormuz-iran-s-fars-reportshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-tanker-exploded-after-colliding-with-mines-in-hormuz-iran-s-fars-reports#u69230Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:36:54 +0000The supertanker Algaya exploded in the southern Strait of Hormuz after striking naval mines, according to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Fars news agency. The vessel was engulfed in flames following the collision. This incident occurs amid broader regional volatility, including Houthi missile and drone attacks that injured 13 people across three Saudi cities. US President Donald Trump has stated he expects the war with Iran to end this year, possibly shortly after the US midterm elections.Why it mattersThe Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil supplies. Recent dis