Iranian Guards say mines blocked three tankers in Hormuz
By The BriefBrief
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Tuesday that naval mines prevented three tankers from passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Separately, Iran claimed two oil tankers struck sea mines in the strait, while the International Maritime Organization warned the shipping lane remained too unsafe to transit.
WHO:Iran's Revolutionary Guards; Iran; the International Maritime Organization
WHAT:Iran's Revolutionary Guards said naval mines prevented three tankers from passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
WHEN:Oct 20, 2026
WHERE:Strait of Hormuz
WHY:The Guards said naval mines prevented the tankers from passing through the strait.
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