According to @clashreport, the Navy of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that an oil tanker struck a naval mine in the southern Strait of Hormuz, causing an explosion in the ship's engine room and triggering a fire. No further detailed reports on the extent of the damage to the vessel or any casualties have been available so far.
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2026-10-18 21:16 · Iran’s IRGC Navy says an oil tanker struck a naval mine south of the Strait of Hormuz, causing an explosion and fire in its engine room. https://t.co/5tTmuOrGEU
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IRGC Navy Says an Oil Tanker Struck a Naval Mine in the Southern Strait of Hormuz
2026.10.19 · Developing
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