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Oct 17, 2026 at 8:08 AM ET
IRGC says oil tanker caught fire after hitting mine
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Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps said a super tanker carrying more than two million barrels of oil caught fire after striking a sea mine while trying to pass through an unauthorised route in the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC navy accused the vessel of switching off its positioning and radar systems to evade detection. Fars published video that appeared to show the tanker ablaze.
WHO: Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)
WHAT: The IRGC said a super tanker carrying more than two million barrels of oil caught fire after striking a sea mine in the Strait of Hormuz.
WHEN: Oct 17, 2026
WHERE: Strait of Hormuz
WHY: The IRGC said the tanker struck a mine while attempting to pass through an unauthorised route.
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