Tanker Struck by Projectile and Set Ablaze in Strait of Hormuz as Iran Mourns Khamenei

A tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile Tuesday while transiting the Strait of Hormuz near Omani waters, catching fire, according to maritime authorities. The strike came as Iran mourned slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and hardliners called for revenge, raising fears of renewed conflict along one of the world's most critical oil chokepoints.