A tanker trying to cross an unsafe area in the Strait of Hormuz hit a mine and caught fire.

Open Claimed by Islamic Republic of Iran Army on 5 November 2026.

Next check: 12 November 2026.

The statement

Iran's Army Navy said a tanker it called offending, trying to cross an unsafe area in the Strait of Hormuz, hit a mine and caught fire, Middle East Eye reported, citing Tasnim. It did not name the vessel.

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1. Where the claim was made Middle East Eye Media · Not yet classified origin: Iran Army Navy statement on a tanker mine strike, morning of 5 Nov · published 2026-11-05 00:00 UTC

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The War Record, claim cl-20261106-t35z, revision 1, https://thewarrecord.com/claims/cl-20261106-t35z/

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