Dubai, Oct 22, Oct. 22 -- Seven oil tankers were reportedly damaged or caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz overnight after being struck in attacks or hitting naval mines, according to Iranian state television, amid escalating tensions in the region. The report, citing a statement from the Iranian Revolutionary Guard's Navy, said four tankers caught fire while transferring oil after allegedly being targeted. Three other vessels were reportedly damaged and immobilised after striking naval mines. If confirmed, the incident would mark the highest number of vessels damaged in a single day in the strategic waterway since the Iran war began on February 28, following joint strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran. Iranian authorities ...