The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps confirmed that four tankers were destroyed and caught fire after detonating naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian military officials stated the ships had breached transit regulations by entering an unauthorized passage. Along with the destroyed tankers, Guard forces intercepted two other vessels operating in the southern area during the incident.
Key points
Iranian forces enforced navigation rules against ships that attempted to use a prohibited…: Iranian forces enforced navigation rules against ships that attempted to use a prohibited route.
The southern portion of the Strait of Hormuz saw direct naval mine detonations.: The southern portion of the Strait of Hormuz saw direct naval mine detonations.
Multiple vessels were either destroyed or intercepted during the strategic maritime opera…: Multiple vessels were either destroyed or intercepted during the strategic maritime operation.
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Iran's IRGC says four tankers ablaze after hitting mines in Hormuz Strait
4 November 2026 06:20 GMT
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.
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