Iran’s IRGC claims two oil tankers caught fire after hitting naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz on November 8, 2026, but there is no independent confirmation.
Sea area: Strait of Hormuz · Region: Indian Ocean
Country: Iran
Actor: IRGC (coast guard)
Event: fire/explosion
Category: Casualties & SAR, Conflict & attacks
Date: 8 Nov 2026 (from the text)
Source: Marine Insight · 9 Nov 2026
[News] Iran says 3rd oil tanker explodes after hitting naval mine in Strait of Hormuz
IRGC Navy says vessel caught fire in eastern part of strait after attempting to use ‘unauthorized’ shipping route
Sea area: Strait of Hormuz · Region: Indian Ocean
Country: Iran
Actor: IRGC Navy (navy)
Vessel: 3rd
Event: fire/explosion
Category: Casualties & SAR, Conflict & attacks
Source: Anadolu · 10 Nov 2026[News] Iran says 2 oil tankers explode, catch fire in Strait of Hormuz
IRGC Navy says one tanker struck naval mine, while another allegedly escorted by US fighter jets caught fire while attempting to cross ‘unauthorized route’
Sea area: Strait of Hormuz · Region: Indian Ocean
Country: Iran, US
Category: Casualties & SAR, Conflict & attacks
Source: Anadolu · 10 Nov 2026