Iran's IRGC says four tankers ablaze after hitting mines in Hormuz Strait

Iran's IRGC says four tankers ablaze after hitting mines in Hormuz Strait Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said four "rogue" oil tankers were destroyed after htting naval mines while trying to traverse a route in the Strait of Hormuz that is considered prohibited. The incident occurred south of the waterway, with the statement adding that IRGC forces also intercepted two other vessels.

Localisation: Tehran, Iran, Middle East
Source: Middle East Eye
Categorie: humanitarian
Date: Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:20:53 +0000