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economicOct 29, 2026

Three tankers hit mines in Strait of Hormuz within 24 hours, IRGC Navy says

Summary

According to the IRGC Navy, the vessels had switched off their radar and navigation systems and ignored warnings as they attempted to leave the strait via the prohibited route

Source: TASS (Russia) — Read the full report

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The IRGC Navy reported that three tankers struck mines in the Strait of Hormuz within 24 hours. The group stated that the vessels had disabled their radar and navigation systems and ignored warnings while attempting to exit the strait via a prohibited route.

Iranian official

The IRGC Navy reports that three tankers struck mines in the Strait of Hormuz within 24 hours. According to the IRGC Navy, the vessels had switched off their radar and navigation systems and ignored warnings as they attempted to leave the strait via the prohibited route.

Israeli

The IRGC Navy claims three tankers struck mines in the Strait of Hormuz within 24 hours. According to the IRGC Navy, the vessels allegedly switched off their radar and navigation systems and ignored warnings while attempting to exit via a prohibited route.

Western

The IRGC Navy reported that three tankers struck mines in the Strait of Hormuz within 24 hours. According to the IRGC Navy, the vessels had switched off their radar and navigation systems and ignored warnings as they attempted to leave the strait via the prohibited route.

Gulf Arab

The IRGC Navy reported that three tankers struck mines in the Strait of Hormuz within 24 hours. According to the IRGC Navy, the vessels had switched off their radar and navigation systems and ignored warnings as they attempted to leave the strait via the prohibited route.

Global South

The IRGC Navy reports that three tankers struck mines in the Strait of Hormuz within 24 hours, alleging the vessels ignored warnings and disabled their navigation systems while using a prohibited route. This incident underscores the severe risks to maritime trade and energy security in the region, highlighting the urgent need for de-escalation and adherence to international norms to prevent further disruption to global supply chains.

Humanitarian / anti-war

The IRGC Navy reports that three tankers struck mines in the Strait of Hormuz within 24 hours. According to the IRGC Navy, the vessels had switched off their radar and navigation systems and ignored warnings as they attempted to leave the strait via the prohibited route.

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