Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Iran Claims Two Tankers Exploded in Mined Area Near Hormuz
Iran says two oil tankers exploded and caught fire after entering a mined area near the Strait of Hormuz.
They blame the US for misleading the tankers.
Iran now says the strait is closed and unsafe because of US actions.
The US hasn't said anything about it, and no one else can confirm what happened.
The Strait of Hormuz is a very important place for oil ships, so if it's really closed, it could make oil prices go up.
Iran's IRGC claims two oil tankers exploded and caught fire after entering a mined area south of the Strait of Hormuz.
The IRGC alleges the tankers were misled by US intelligence agencies into entering the mined area.
Iran declares the Strait of Hormuz extremely unsafe and closed until US military operations against Iran end.
The claims could not be independently verified, and there was no immediate confirmation from international maritime authorities or the countries linked to the vessels.
The incident could potentially impact global oil prices due to the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz.
- Who
- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and allegedly US intelligence agencies
- What
- Two oil tankers exploded and caught fire after entering a mined area
- When
- July 18, 2026
- Where
- South of the Strait of Hormuz
- Why
- IRGC claims the tankers were misled by US intelligence agencies into entering the mined area
Iran's Perspective
US Perspective
Responsibility for the Incident
Iran's Perspective
Iran claims the tankers were misled by US intelligence agencies into entering a mined area.
US Perspective
The US has not responded to the allegations, leaving their stance unknown.
Safety of the Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Perspective
Iran declares the Strait of Hormuz extremely unsafe and closed due to US military operations.
US Perspective
No international maritime authorities have confirmed the closure or the safety status of the strait.
- Date of Incident
- July 18, 2026
- Location
- South of the Strait of Hormuz
- Entities Involved
- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), US intelligence agencies (alleged)
- Status of Claims
- Could not be independently verified
- Impact on Shipping
- IRGC declares the Strait of Hormuz closed until US military operations against Iran end
