The IRGC-affiliated Fars agency cited unnamed military sources to describe the explosions as powerful. While the reports confirmed the blasts occurred in the southern passage of the Strait of Hormuz, they did not specify the number of vessels affected or whether there were any casualties.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Oil Tankers Strike Mines and Trigger Explosions in Strait of Hormuz
Commodities12 days ago
A series of detonations rocked the southern maritime passage of the Persian Gulf on Oct 8, according to Iranian military reports. Fars News Agency and IRIB News stated that the blasts were caused by oil tankers that struck mines deployed in the area after violating maritime regulations.
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