Oil tanker on fire in Strait of Hormuz after mine collision

Oil tanker on fire in Strait of Hormuz after mine collision Iran's navy reports that an oil tanker caught fire after colliding with a naval mine while travelling through a "prohibited" area in the eastern Strait of Hormuz. According to the reports, the vessel turned off its navigation systems and ignored “regular warnings”. No casualties have been reported.

Localisation: Tehran, Iran, Middle East
Source: Middle East Eye
Categorie: security
Date: Sat, 07 Nov 2026 13:20:19 +0000