IRGC says two oil tankers exploded in Strait of Hormuz

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Iran’s IRGC says two oil tankers exploded and were immobilized after attempting a southern route through the Strait of Hormuz.

WHO: Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)

WHAT: Said two oil tankers exploded and were immobilised after attempting to transit an unsafe southern route through the Strait of Hormuz.

WHEN: Jul 20, 2026 at 5:08 AM ET

WHERE: Strait of Hormuz

WHY: The tankers attempted to transit what the IRGC described as an unsafe southern route through the Strait of Hormuz.

How this story developed (showing 22 of 22 earlier reports)

Iran says it struck two tankers near U.S. air escort · Jul 31, 2026 at 8:13 AM ET
U.S. says no aircraft hit in attempted Iranian attacks · Jul 30, 2026 at 4:15 PM ET
Pakistan says it is trying to restart US-Iran talks · Jul 30, 2026 at 10:09 AM ET
US-Saudi strikes in Iraq kill at least 20 · Jul 29, 2026 at 8:13 AM ET
U.S. and Saudi forces strike Iran-backed militia sites in Iraq · Jul 28, 2026 at 10:08 PM ET
Iran Army warns war may expand if US attacks resume · Jul 26, 2026 at 10:08 AM ET
U.S. pauses Iran airstrikes; naval blockade stays in effect · Jul 25, 2026 at 11:08 PM ET
U.S. strikes Iran as Araghchi cites “eye for an eye” · Jul 23, 2026 at 1:08 AM ET
Rubio says Iran Strait of Hormuz demands set precedent · Jul 22, 2026 at 8:13 AM ET
Trump says US will hit Pickaxe Mountain 'pretty soon' · Jul 22, 2026 at 2:13 AM ET
Trump says U.S. will hit Pickaxe Mountain soon · Jul 21, 2026 at 2:14 PM ET
Iran Guards claim they hit US radar and air defenses · Jul 21, 2026 at 6:07 AM ET
Iran guards say they hit U.S. military targets in Bahrain · Jul 21, 2026 at 3:07 AM ET
Iran vows to teach U.S. “unforgettable lessons” · Jul 19, 2026 at 12:07 AM ET
US airstrikes collapse tower at Iran's Chabahar port · Jul 17, 2026 at 3:08 AM ET
U.S. missile strike reported near Iran’s Qeshm island · Jul 16, 2026 at 1:08 PM ET
Body of missing Indian sailor found after Oman ship attack · Jul 15, 2026 at 6:14 AM ET
US airstrikes on Iran wound 260+ people, Bahrain and Kuwait hit · Jul 15, 2026 at 3:07 AM ET
Tehran attacks Jordan as US reimposes Iran blockade · Jul 15, 2026 at 12:07 AM ET
Trump says U.S. reinstating maritime blockade on Iran · Jul 13, 2026 at 12:07 PM ET
Iran Guards strike US military targets in Bahrain, Oman · Jul 13, 2026 at 9:09 AM ET
IRGC claims radar strikes in Oman and Bahrain · Jul 13, 2026 at 3:06 AM ET

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