Two tankers were hit by Iranian mines south of Hormuz, leading to their destruction and being brought to a halt. The Revolutionary Guards' Navy reported the incident on Tuesday without specifying the time. A US drone was reportedly downed by Iran on Monday night. This incident highlights tensions between Iran and the United States regarding maritime security.
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IRGC says two tankers hit mines, set ablaze south of Hormuz
20 October 2026 10:31 BST
Two tankers were set ablaze and brought to a halt south of the Strait of Hormuz after hitting Iranian mines, the Revolutionary Guards' Navy said in a statement shared by state media on Tuesday, without saying when the tankers were hit.
The statement also said a US drone was downed by Iran on Monday night.
Reporting by Reuters
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