Two Tankers Catch Fire South of Hormuz After Striking Mines

20.10.2026 13:46

POLITIS TEAM

Summary by Politis

Two tankers caught fire and were immobilised south of the Strait of Hormuz after striking Iranian mines, the IRGC Navy said.
The statement, relayed by state media, did not say when the incident occurred.
The IRGC Navy also said Iran shot down a US unmanned aerial vehicle on Monday evening.

The IRGC Navy said the vessels were immobilised after hitting Iranian mines, without specifying when the incident took place.

Two tankers caught fire and were immobilised south of the Strait of Hormuz after striking Iranian mines, according to a statement by the IRGC Navy relayed today by state media.

The statement did not specify when the vessels were hit. It also said that Iran had shot down a US unmanned aerial vehicle on Monday evening.

Source: CNA