Iran's IRGC navy says oil tanker hits mine, catches fire in Strait of Hormuz

USO•2026-10-18

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps navy said an oil tanker caught fire and exploded after striking a naval mine in the southern Strait of Hormuz.

1. Iranian navy statement

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps navy said on Sunday that an oil tanker caught fire and exploded after striking a naval mine in the southern part of the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian media reported.

Iran's IRGC navy says oil tanker hits mine, catches fire in Strait of Hormuz

1. Iranian navy statement

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