In the 24 hours before the IRGC Navy's statement, three tankers hit mines on the southern route through the Strait of Hormuz, exploded and caught fire.

Open Claimed by Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on 29 October 2026.

Next check: 5 November 2026.

The statement

The IRGC Navy said that over the past 24 hours three tankers that had switched off their navigation systems exploded and caught fire after hitting mines on what it called the unauthorized southern route through the Strait of Hormuz, and were abandoned off the strait's southern coast. It named no ship.

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1. Origin of the claim TASS Media · Government of Russia origin: IRGC Navy statement, 29 Oct · published 2026-10-29 00:00 UTC Over the past 24 hours, three tankers that violated the rules exploded and caught fire after hitting mines.
2. Origin of the claim Khaleej Times Media · Government of the United Arab Emirates origin: IRGC Navy statement, 29 Oct · published 2026-10-29 00:00 UTC
3. Origin of the claim Saudi Gazette Media · Unclassed origin: IRGC Navy statement, 29 Oct · published 2026-10-29 00:00 UTC

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