Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) navy states that three tankers caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after hitting mines, while another vessel struck naval mines in the eastern part of the waterway. Separately, Yemen’s Houthi forces claim six military operations targeting Saudi Arabian airports and oil facilities, including refineries in Ras Tanura and Rabigh as well as international airports in Riyadh and Dammam.
Iran war escalation raises concern over civilian death toll
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The sudden recent escalation of the Iran war has cast renewed attention on its civilian toll after Iran reported 18 dead in the last U.S. assault, including four killed and dozens wounded at a wedding. Iran’s health minister said 18 people were killed and 108 wounded in Tuesday night’s U.S. strikes across Iran.
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- Menna AlaaElDin and Kanishka Singh, Reuters; Menna AlaaElDin; Kanishka Singh; ReutersBy Menna AlaaElDin and Kanishka Singh, Reuters; Menna AlaaElDin; Kanishka Singh; Reuters
The sudden recent escalation of the Iran war has cast renewed attention on its civilian toll after Iran reported 18 dead in the last U.S. assault, including four killed and dozens wounded at a wedding. Iran’s health minister said 18 people were killed and 108 wounded in Tuesday n…
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Live updatesLive updates, Iran war live: IRGC says four tankers struck mines in Strait of Hormuz Published On 30 Oct 2026 - The navy of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says three tankers have caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after hitting mines, while another vessel struck naval mines in the…