OilWar
Oil tanker reportedly explodes after hitting mine in Strait of Hormuz
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 06:08 PM
An oil tanker struck a mine and exploded in the Strait of Hormuz, ISNA reported, citing the Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. According to the Iranian military, the tanker disabled its navigation and positioning systems.
The incident occurred in a critical global shipping lane, raising concerns about maritime security in the region.
Source
Reported by @tass_agency on Telegram.
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