Tanker Fires In Strait Of Hormuz
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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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Since taking control of the strait, Iran has demanded that all ships seek its authorisation before transiting.
Iran seized control of the Strait of Hormuz after the US-Israeli war on the country began in late February.
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Sea mine crisis re-emerges in Strait of Hormuz as Tehran urges Washington to accept deal
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- 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.
- 18 Oct
IRNA said the vessels had switched off their positioning and radar systems and tried to use a route not authorised by Iran.
- 23 Oct
Oil spills can cause immediate deaths of marine animals and other organisms, for example by physically trapping turtles, smothering the feathers of seabirds or damaging the gills of fish.
Coverage 12 articles
24 Oct Massive oil slick seen weeks after tanker struck off UAE’s coast
Al Jazeera
23 Oct Beaches shut after oil tanker is 'hit in missile strike' near Strait of Hormuz leading to huge oil spill close to UAE tourist resort
Daily Mail
23 Oct Oil spill washes up on UAE beaches after tanker strike
BBC
20 Oct Sea mine crisis re-emerges in Strait of Hormuz as Tehran urges Washington to accept deal
Fox News
20 Oct IRGC mines set tankers ablaze as Tehran threatens expanded attacks
Euronews
20 Oct Iran Guards say their mines halted two tankers crossing Strait of Hormuz
The Hindu
18 Oct Two oil tankers on fire after hitting mines: Iran’s Guards
Times of India
18 Oct Iran says two tankers catch fire after hitting mines in Strait of Hormuz
Al Jazeera
18 Oct Iran war live: Tankers hit in Hormuz; Israeli settlers attack EU diplomats
Al Jazeera
17 Oct Iranian TV airs video said to show tanker explosion in Hormuz
Al Jazeera
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