The surge in activity follows multiple volleys launched from Bandar Abbas and Hormozgan Province since Oct 6, including attacks that local sources said produced louder explosions than usual Iranian weaponry. The Fars news agency reported speculation that some blasts were warning shots fired at violating vessels, while the U.S. Navy has facilitated nighttime transits for shipping along the Omani Southern Lane to maintain traffic flow.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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IRGC Video Confirms Shahed Drone Attacks on Hormuz Oil Tankers
War11 days ago
Iranian forces launched anti-ship cruise missiles and drones from Sirik toward the Strait of Hormuz on Oct 9, triggering explosions over the sea that indicate direct hits or interceptions. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) also released a video the same day showing Shahed 136 and Shahed 238 drones targeting several oil tankers and U.S. assets, providing evidence of the IRGC's targeting of commercial shipping in the region.
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