×

Iran’s IRGC says four tankers ablaze after hitting mines near Strait of Hormuz

By Thomson Reuters Nov 3, 2026 | 9:50 PM

Nov 4 (Reuters) – Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said ​four ‌oil tankers were destroyed after striking ‌naval ​mines ⁠while trying ⁠to traverse a route described as prohibited ​south of the ⁠key ⁠waterway of ​the Strait ​of Hormuz.

In a ‌statement, the elite corps said ⁠the tankers were still ablaze, and ⁠added ‌that ⁠two other ​vessels ‌had been ​seized.

(Reporting by ⁠Ahmed Tolba in Cairo; Editing by Clarence ​Fernandez)