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Strait Of Hormuz Attacks

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Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Saturday (October 17, 2026) said an oil tanker was on fire in the Strait of Hormuz after hitting a mine in the waterway at the heart of the West Asia war.

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The number of ships that have reported being attacked in and around the Strait of Hormuz has hit a record high, BBC Verify analysis of data from a UK maritime agency shows.

3 of 7 outletsfirst reported 16 Octwording from BBC

"A supertanker in violation of regulations, carrying more than two million barrels of crude oil and attempting to pass illegally through the Strait of Hormuz, struck a mine, triggering an explosion and a fierce fire," the Revolutionary Guards said.

3 of 7 outletsfirst reported 17 Octwording from The Hindu

Since taking control of the strait, Iran has demanded that all ships seek its authorisation before transiting.

3 of 7 outletsfirst reported 17 Octwording from The Hindu

Iran seized control of the Strait of Hormuz after the US-Israeli war on the country began in late February.

3 of 7 outletsfirst reported 17 Octwording from Al Jazeera

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Strait of Hormuz crisis traps 6,000 sailors as attacks on ships mount, UN maritime chief says Fox News

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  1. 16 Oct

    The number of ships that have reported being attacked in and around the Strait of Hormuz has hit a record high, BBC Verify analysis of data from a UK maritime agency shows.

    3 outlets · BBC
  2. 17 Oct

    Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Saturday (October 17, 2026) said an oil tanker was on fire in the Strait of Hormuz after hitting a mine in the waterway at the heart of the West Asia war.

    4 outlets · The Hindu

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