Two tankers were halted in waters south of the Strait of Hormuz after incidents.

Open Claimed by Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on 30 October 2026.

Next check: 6 November 2026.

The statement

The IRGC Navy said two tankers using routes it called unauthorised, with their navigation systems off and ignoring radio warnings, were halted in waters south of the Strait of Hormuz, one in the east and one in the west, after incidents, and said the fires were caused by US actions.

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1. Origin of the claim Tasnim News Agency Media · Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps origin: IRGC Navy statement, 30 Oct · published 2026-10-30 00:00 UTC Two violating tankers halted after incidents on unauthorised routes.
2. Origin of the claim U.S. News Media · Unclassed origin: IRGC Navy statement, 30 Oct · published 2026-10-30 00:00 UTC
3. Origin of the claim IranWire Media · Unaffiliated origin: IRGC Navy statement, 30 Oct · published 2026-10-30 00:00 UTC
4. Origin of the claim Khaleej Times Media · Government of the United Arab Emirates origin: IRGC Navy statement, 30 Oct · published 2026-10-30 00:00 UTC
5. Origin of the claim Middle East Eye Media · Unclassed origin: IRGC Navy statement, 30 Oct · published 2026-10-30 00:00 UTC

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