IRGC Navy: Two Oil Tankers Explode After Striking Sea Mines in the Strait of Hormuz

Monday, November 02, 2026

SAEDNEWS: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy reported that two oil tankers exploded after hitting naval mines while attempting to navigate an unauthorized route through the Strait of Hormuz.

IRGC Navy: Two Oil Tankers Explode After Striking Sea Mines in the Strait of Hormuz

According to Saednews, In a statement issued Sunday night, the IRGC Navy reported that one of the vessels, identified as a supertanker, caught fire following a powerful explosion and remained ablaze.

According to the statement, the two oil tankers had disabled their navigation and identification systems and were allegedly attempting to secretly navigate an unauthorized route with the support of the US military, which the IRGC described as terrorist forces.

The statement further noted that both vessels were stopped at their respective locations following the incident.