Eleven tankers had caught fire since 25 October.

Open Claimed by Government of Iran on 2 November 2026.

Next check: 9 November 2026.

The statement

Iran's state broadcaster IRIB said eleven tankers had caught fire since 25 October and disputed the US Central Command chief's statement that the strait's main routes were "free and clear", CBS News reported.

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1. Origin of the claim CBS News Media · Unaffiliated origin: IRIB report, 2 Nov · published 2026-11-02 00:00 UTC

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