IRGC: Another tanker carrying 2 million barrels of oil was struck and set on fire in the Strait of Hormuz
Strait of Hormuz, IranOn October 30, 2026, Iran's IRGC Navy reported that a fourth oil tanker carrying over 2 million barrels of crude exploded after striking a mine in the Strait of Hormuz. The tanker allegedly ignored radio warnings prior to the incident, according to ClashReport.
In a related development, Oman successfully rescued 25 individuals from a burning oil tanker in the same region. This incident coincides with reports from Iran stating that three oil tankers were halted while attempting to use 'unauthorized routes' to cross Hormuz, as noted by AlJazeera. The situation in the Strait of Hormuz continues to escalate, contributing to a growing fuel crisis, as highlighted by BorisRozhin.
Compiled by AI from 3 reports WarRadar collected about this event (AlJazeera, BorisRozhin, ClashReport). It may contain unverified claims.
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- 30 Oct 2026, 20:35 UTC
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- TG/BorisRozhin
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