IRGC claims two oil tankers hit naval mines in Strait of Hormuz, caught fire
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- IRNA reported that the vessels had switched off their positioning and radar systems and attempted to use an unauthorized route through the strategic waterway.S1
- The Iranian Revolutionary Guards say another supertanker has struck a sea mine, marking the second such incident in quick succession.S2
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IRGC claims two oil tankers hit naval mines in Strait of Hormuz, caught fire
IRNA reported that the vessels had switched off their positioning and radar systems and attempted to use an unauthorized route through the strategic waterway.
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Two tankers hit mines in Strait of Hormuz: Iran navy
The Iranian Revolutionary Guards say another supertanker has struck a sea mine, marking the second such incident in quick succession.
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Published Oct 17, 2026
What to know
- IRNA reported that the vessels had switched off their positioning and radar systems and attempted to use an unauthorized route through the strategic waterway.S1
- The Iranian Revolutionary Guards say another supertanker has struck a sea mine, marking the second such incident in quick succession.S2
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