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Iran says tanker carrying LNG hit mine, suffered explosion in Hormuz

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Iran's Revolutionary Guards navy reported that a liquefied natural gas tanker struck a naval mine and suffered an explosion in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday. The report claims the vessel was traveling on an "unauthorised and dangerous route," and it follows a broader trend where at least 10 ships were hit in the first 10 days of November following 37 attacks in October. The news report frames the incident as a consequence of vessels ignoring warnings and entering restricted areas, even as falling oil prices suggest an expectation of de-escalation in regional tensions.
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Iran has intensified its pressure on maritime shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, reporting a series of attacks against vessels following the start of the Iran war in late February. On November 5, 2026, Iranian forces reported that five oil tankers and a tugboat caught fire after striking naval mines in the strategic waterway. Iranian officials stated these actions serve to keep shipping in peril while the conflict with the United States and Israel remains unresolved. On November 6, 2026, a separate incident occurred involving the Marshall Islands-flagged tanker MT Velos Sapphire, which was hit by a suspected missile attack in the Gulf, resulting in the death of one seafarer. Most recently, on November 13, 2026, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reported that a tanker carrying liquefied natural gas (LNG) struck a mine and suffered an explosion. The IRGC claimed the vessel caught fire after ignoring warnings and attempting to navigate an "unauthorised and dangerous route" through the waterway. These recurring incidents highlight the continued risk to international shipping as Tehran maintains its restrictions on the passage.

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The Straits TimesThis outlet13 Nov

Iran's Revolutionary Guards navy reported that a liquefied natural gas tanker struck a naval mine and suffered an explosion in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday. The report claims the vessel was traveling on an "unauthorised and dangerous route," and it follows a broader trend where at least 10 ships were hit in the first 10 days of November following 37 attacks in October. The news report frames the incident as a…

Iran says tanker carrying LNG hit mine, suffered explosion in Hormuz (this article)3 articles from The Straits Times on this story
The Hindu13 Nov

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards navy reported that an LNG tanker struck a naval mine and suffered an explosion in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, November 13, 2026. The report claims the vessel was using an unauthorized and dangerous route, following a day where Iranian media reported four other oil tankers were hit by explosions in the same waterway. Data from the Washington Institute for Near East Policy shows at…

Tanker carrying LNG hit mine, suffered explosion in Hormuz: Iran →7 articles from The Hindu on this story
Al Jazeera13 Nov

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reports that a liquefied gas carrier caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after striking naval mines. The IRGC claims the vessel ignored official warnings and attempted to navigate through an unauthorized route in the waterway. The report focuses on the IRGC's assertion that the ship's actions led to the incident.

IRGC says tanker caught fire after hitting mines in Strait of Hormuz →3 articles from Al Jazeera on this story
South China Morning Post5 Nov

Iran reported that five oil tankers and one tugboat caught fire after hitting naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, as reported by Iranian state media. This incident follows a period where Tehran has imposed strict regulations on traffic through this crucial maritime route since late February.

Iran says 5 tankers catch fire after striking naval mines in Strait of Hormuz →

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Hedges 1 of 2 claims Outlet record 78/100
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Hedges 3 of 30 claims Outlet record 95/100
“Article A discusses general attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz since the Iran war started, while Article B reports a specific incident where a tanker carrying LNG was hit by a mine and suffered an explosion on a specific date.”
Iran strikes Oman island the US uses to help ships sail through Hormuz Different event
New York Post
Leans left Hedges 1 of 11 claims Outlet record 66/100
“Article A describes Iran's attack on an Omani island base, while Article B reports on Iran's claim that a tanker carrying LNG hit a mine and suffered an explosion in the Strait of Hormuz.”
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Leans right Hedges 3 of 11 claims Outlet record 94/100
“Article A describes Iran striking an Omani island with navigational equipment, while Article B reports on a tanker explosion in the Strait of Hormuz due to hitting a naval mine. These are different incidents.”
Iran escalates in Hormuz, claims strike on Omani island it says 'enemy' uses for US military ops Different event
Fox News
Hedges 4 of 26 claims Outlet record 67/100
“The articles describe different specific incidents occurring on different days, one involving an attack on an Omani island and the other involving a tanker hitting a mine and suffering an explosion.”
IRGC says tanker caught fire after hitting mines in Strait of Hormuz Same event
Al Jazeera
Hedges 1 of 2 claims Outlet record 60/100
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The Straits Times
Hedges 1 of 21 claims Outlet record 64/100
“Article A discusses ongoing strikes and attacks on tankers and energy infrastructure without specifying a particular incident, while Article B reports on a specific explosion involving a tanker carrying LNG in the Strait of Hormuz on November 13.”
Oman monitors handling of oil tanker run aground off its coast Different event
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Leans left Hedges 0 of 7 claims Outlet record 64/100
“The articles describe different events involving different types of vessels and incidents occurring on different days.”
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Toronto Star
Hedges 5 of 14 claims Outlet record 64/100
“Article A focuses on the tanker hitting a mine and suffering an explosion in the Strait of Hormuz, while Article B mentions this incident alongside a claim about destroying a US radar in Bahrain, indicating separate events.”
Iran says tanker struck mine, caught fire in Hormuz Different event
The Hindu
Hedges 0 of 8 claims Outlet record 78/100
“While both articles describe a tanker incident in the Strait of Hormuz involving a mine and an explosion, the exact timing and details differ, suggesting they may be reporting on separate incidents.”

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Hormuz Iran Iranian Revolutionary Guards the Washington Institute for Near East Policy

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Narrative

Iran's Revolutionary Guards navy said a tanker carrying liquefied natural gas struck a naval mine and suffered an explosion in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday while using what they described was an "unauthorised and dangerous route", state media reported.
framing: mixed · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-13
2026-11-13 · The Straits Times
Iran says tanker carrying LNG hit mine, suffered explosion in Hormuz · mixed framing

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Iran says tanker carrying LNG hit mine, suffered explosion in Hormuz Nov 13 - asserted
tanker → say → Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guards navy said a tanker carrying liquefied natural gas struck a naval mine and suffered an explosion in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday while using what they described was an "unauthorised and dangerous route", state media reported. asserted
media → say → Friday
Iranian media reported on Thursday that four oil tankers were hit by explosions in the waterway vital for global shipping, adding that the vessels had ignored warnings and entered what it considers restricted areas of the strategic waterway. Tankers are still facing attacks across the strait, despite a rebound in traffic and expectations of a de-escalation in the US-Israeli war on Iran, that have been reflected in falling oil prices. At least 10 ships were hit in the first 10 days of November, after 37 attacks in October, which was the highest monthly tally since the conflict began in late February, according to data from the Washington Institute for Near East Policy. REUTERS uncertain
conflict → report → Policy
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