A supertanker leaving the Strait of Hormuz to the east caught fire, and a tug that went to help it also caught fire.

Open Claimed by Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on 5 November 2026.

Next check: 12 November 2026.

The statement

The IRGC said in its public relations statement no. 21 that a supertanker leaving the Strait of Hormuz to the east caught fire, and that a tug that went to help it also caught fire, Trend and The Hans India reported; Trend said the IRGC put the fires "last night". Asr Iran headlined the statement as the IRGC saying it had set two tankers and a tug on fire.

Domestic audience · fa

1. Where the claim was made Euronews Persian Media · Not yet classified origin: IRGC public relations statement no. 21, 5 Nov · published 2026-11-05 00:00 UTC
2. Where the claim was made Trend Media · Not yet classified origin: IRGC public relations statement no. 21, 5 Nov · published 2026-11-05 00:00 UTC
3. Where the claim was made The Times of Israel Media · Independent origin: IRGC public relations statement no. 21, 5 Nov · published 2026-11-05 00:00 UTC
4. Where the claim was made CBS News Media · Independent origin: IRGC public relations statement no. 21, 5 Nov · published 2026-11-05 00:00 UTC
5. Where the claim was made The Hans India Media · Not yet classified origin: IRGC public relations statement no. 21, 5 Nov · published 2026-11-05 00:00 UTC
6. Where the claim was made Asr Iran Media · Not yet classified origin: IRGC public relations statement no. 21, 5 Nov · published 2026-11-05 00:00 UTC

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