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strikeOct 17, 2026

Iranian TV airs video said to show tanker explosion in Hormuz

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Iranian state TV aired footage claiming to show an oil tanker exploding after striking a naval mine in Hormuz

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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reported that two supertankers struck naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, with Iranian state media claiming the vessels were carrying approximately two million barrels of crude oil. The IRGC stated that both ships had disabled their radar and positioning systems while transiting unauthorized routes, a claim that remains unverified by independent sources.

These incidents follow a recent container ship sinking and occur amid ongoing regional tensions, including a US naval blockade of Iranian ports and stalled diplomatic talks.

Location: Strait of Hormuz