# IRGC says two oil tankers ablaze after collision with mines in Hormuz Strait

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/irgc-says-two-oil-tankers-ablaze-after-collision-with-mines-in-hormuz-strait/
- Published: 2026-11-06T07:58:14+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-06T08:21:58+00:00
- Original publisher: Middle East Eye (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/irgc-says-two-oil-tankers-ablaze-after-collision-mines-hormuz-strait
- Topics: Middle East, World

## Key points

- Iran’s IRGC says two tankers hit mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Both vessels reportedly caught fire and stopped in the water.
- The IRGC says the strait will stay closed until seven conditions are met.

## Summary

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard navy said two oil tankers caught fire after striking mines while trying to cross the Strait of Hormuz. The claim matters because the strait is a major route for global oil shipments, and the statement signals that Iran intends to keep it closed.

The IRGC said one vessel was in the eastern part of the strait and the other within it, and alleged both were using an unauthorised route with US military support. It said the tankers had switched off their navigation and identification systems, then stopped after hitting mines. The statement did not identify the vessels or provide details about casualties or damage, and said the strait would remain closed until seven conditions were met.

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