Iranian forces say five oil tankers and a tugboat caught fire in several incidents in the Strait of Hormuz.

Reports from 6-8 Nov 2026 describe mine and missile incidents involving tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, off the Omani coast. Iranian Navy and IRGC Navy statements claim tankers were struck by a naval mine or disabled and set on fire, while UKMTO has logged a separate projectile attack on a tanker's Company Security Officer; casualties and vessel identities remain unconfirmed.

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3 Nov 2026 · 10:15 UTC

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8 Nov 2026 · 11:07 UTC

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