Iran's IRGC says two oil tankers caught fire after hitting mines in the Strait of Hormuz

Summary

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) navy said two oil tankers caught fire after striking mines while trying to transit the Strait of Hormuz by an unauthorised route. According to the statement, the tankers had switched off their navigation and identification systems and were leaving the route with the support of the US military. After hitting a mine, they caught fire and stopped in the water. The IRGC said the strait remains closed until its seven conditions are met, and warned that efforts by CENTCOM forces to move tankers through the area would end in defeat. The Hindu reports that since the West Asia war began on February 28, Tehran has sought to limit traffic through the waterway, which normally carries about one-fifth of global oil consumption. The account rests on the IRGC's statement, and the reports give no independent confirmation.

Timeline

1. Middle East Eye

   6 Nov 2026, 07:58 UTCSource ↗

   Citing an IRGC navy statement, Middle East Eye reports that two oil tankers caught fire after being struck by mines while attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz by an unauthorised route.

2. The Hindu

   6 Nov 2026, 16:49 UTCSource ↗

   The Hindu reports that Iran's Guards said two tankers caught fire in Hormuz, and notes that Tehran has sought to limit traffic through the strategic waterway since the West Asia war began on February 28.