Pakistan, Oct. 9 -- Several powerful explosions were reported in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, raising concerns that oil tankers may have struck naval mines. Iran's state broadcaster IRIB reported the incident, citing military sources familiar with the situation.

According to the broadcaster, the explosions occurred in the southern passage of the strategic waterway. The blasts were reported shortly before IRIB published its account of the incident.

Iranian military sources suggested that oil tankers might have hit mines while using routes that Tehran considers unauthorized. However, the report did not independently confirm whether the vessels had struck naval mines.

The broadcaster did not identify the tankers or specify how many v...