Before noon on Thursday, a tanker in a restricted area east of the Strait of Hormuz struck naval mines, was damaged and caught fire, and was unable to move.

Open Claimed by Islamic Republic of Iran Army on 29 October 2026.

Next check: 5 November 2026.

The statement

The public relations office of Iran's army navy said that before noon on Thursday a tanker operating in a restricted area east of the Strait of Hormuz was damaged and caught fire after striking naval mines and was unable to move. It named no ship.

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1. Origin of the claim IRIB News Media · Unclassed origin: Iranian army navy public relations statement, 29 Oct · published 2026-10-29 00:00 UTC
2. Origin of the claim Asr Iran Media · Unclassed origin: Iranian army navy public relations statement, 29 Oct · published 2026-10-29 00:00 UTC

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