Two Oil Tankers Explode After Striking Mines in Strait of Hormuz
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Two Oil Tankers Explode After Striking Mines in Strait of Hormuz

Iran's IRGC Navy reports two oil tankers exploded after hitting mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Get the latest on the maritime incident.

Editorial Desk
Editorial Desk
November 2, 2026 One Min Read
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POLICY WIRE — Tehran, Iran — The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy announced on Sunday that two oil tankers suffered explosions after striking naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz.

According to Iranian state media reports, the incident occurred while the vessels were navigating what authorities described as an unauthorized route through the critical waterway.

A spokesperson for the IRGC confirmed that one of the involved ships is a supertanker which is currently engulfed in flames following the impact.

The maritime disaster comes as Iran has recently implemented specific restrictions on vessels attempting to pass through the region.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)em>

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