Iran says tanker hit mine, caught fire east of Strait of Hormuz

USO•2026-11-08

Iran's navy said an oil tanker caught fire after striking a naval mine east of the Strait of Hormuz; the report could not be immediately confirmed.

1. Iranian navy statement

Iran's navy said an oil tanker caught fire after striking a naval mine east of the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian media. The report could not be immediately confirmed.

Iran says tanker hit mine, caught fire east of Strait of Hormuz

1. Iranian navy statement

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