Two supertankers traveling on an unauthorized route in the Strait of Hormuz were hit by naval mines according to Iran

Updated 2026-10-30 · told from many outlets at once

A vessel caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz off Oman near Khasab port. Iran reported four tankers hit mines, with three exploding and catching fire. The tankers had deactivated navigation systems and were on an unauthorized southern route. The US Central Command says all mines in key transit routes have been cleared.

• A vessel caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman.
• The Iranian military reported a tanker caught fire east of the strait.
• The US military command stated it helped Gulf nations export oil through the Strait since summer.
• The Iranian Revolutionary Guard stated three oil tankers collided with mines in the last 24 hours.
• Two supertankers suffered explosions and fires after hitting mines.
• The US Central Command asserts that all mines in primary transit routes have been cleared.
• The tanker resumed its journey to the next port after repairs.
• The two ships carried over 4.5 million barrels of crude oil.
• The tankers had deactivated their radar and navigation systems.
• The IRGC warned shippers against using unauthorized routes and threatened a strong reaction to provocative actions.
• The small boat attached two explosive devices to the tanker's hull.
• Iran claims control over the Strait of Hormuz.
• The vessel was spotted nine nautical miles north of Oman’s Khasab.
• The IRGC Navy announced its electronic warfare unit captured a US MQM-170 drone.
• The Revolutionary Guard stated three oil tankers exploded and caught fire.
• No environmental impact was reported.
• Saudi Arabia intercepted two Houthi ballistic missiles fired toward Riyadh on Thursday.
• Iran reported at least 20 vessel incidents in the last two weeks.
• The identity of those responsible for the attack has not been established.

Outlets: Africanews, Franceinfo - Les Titres, La Tercera, La Vanguardia, Middle East Eye, RTP Notícias

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