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Iran’s Guards say tanker was hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say a tanker was hit while trying to cross the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global energy supplies.
One account says the ship hit a mine and exploded on October 10; another says it was struck and caught fire on October 12.
The Guards said the vessel had turned off its tracking systems and ignored warnings.
The reports do not identify the ship or say whether anyone was hurt.
Iran has blocked the strait since the United States and Israel began strikes against Iran in February, while the United States has blockaded Iranian ports and escorted ships through the waterway.
The Guards have warned that ships crossing without permission, especially those hiding their location, could face a severe response.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they struck a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, with one report saying it caught fire.
The Hindu reported the Guards’ statement on October 12, saying the vessel had tried to cross with its transponder disabled and ignored warnings.
TASS reported on October 10 that Iran’s military said an oil supertanker struck a mine and exploded after turning off its positioning and navigation systems.
The reports differ on the incident’s date and whether the vessel was struck by the Guards or hit a mine.
The vessel’s name and the extent of any damage were not stated.
- Who
- Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they struck a vessel. The vessel was not identified.
- What
- The Guards said a vessel was hit and caught fire; TASS reported Iran’s military said an oil supertanker hit a mine and exploded.
- When
- TASS published its report on October 10, 2026; The Hindu reported the Guards’ statement on October 12, 2026, which said the strike happened that Monday.
- Where
- The Strait of Hormuz.
- Why
- The Guards said the vessel disabled its transponder and ignored warnings. TASS said Iran’s military linked the incident to turning off positioning and navigation systems.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
TASS reported that Iran’s military said an oil supertanker struck a mine and exploded after turning off its positioning and navigation systems.
The Hindu reported that the Guards said they struck a vessel that Monday in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Location
- Strait of Hormuz
- Reported strike date
- Monday, October 12, 2026, according to The Hindu
- TASS report date
- October 10, 2026
- Vessel
- Described by the Guards as a supertanker; TASS called it an oil supertanker
- Reported cause
- The Hindu said the Guards struck the vessel; TASS said Iran’s military reported it hit a mine
What people are saying
A terrible fire will be the fate of every tanker that violates security requirements and ignores the rules for passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
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