Iran says seven oil tankers were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, warning the U.S. of a wider response

Updated 2026-10-25 · told from many outlets at once

Tehran said seven oil tankers were damaged or caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian Revolutionary Guards said their mines stopped two tankers and set two violating tankers ablaze. The IRGC Navy threatened to attack US military bases in the region.

Tehran stated seven oil tankers were damaged or caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian Revolutionary Guards stated their naval mines stopped two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Navy threatened to attack US military bases in the region.
The British military agency UKMTO reported October had the most attacks on commercial shipping since March.
The IRGC added three more vessels collided with mines.
Danny Citrinowicz believes a clear Netanyahu victory in the October election means an attack is almost guaranteed.
Abbas Araghchi stated Tehran maintains cautious openness to diplomacy while being ready to defend itself.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy stated four vessels were hit and caught fire.
Four tankers caught fire after being targeted while transferring oil.
Iran proposed a plan to end the war and fully open the Strait within one week if US conditions are met.
US President Donald Trump said the United States is not negotiating with Iran.
The third tanker carried over 2 million barrels of crude oil.
The IRGC stated its air defense forces destroyed a US MQ-9 Reaper drone.

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