Iranian state television released footage showing anti-ship cruise missiles launched from land and sea, as well as speedboats laying mines at night. The broadcast featured a tanker still burning two to three days after being struck and other ships anchored while awaiting permission from the IRGC to transit. Iran claims its military can detect and strike vessels within minutes, specifically targeting attempted secret movements of oil tankers by the U.S.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Iran Hits 6 Vessels in 24 Hours for Highest Daily War Toll
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A wave of attacks by the IRGC Navy on Oct. 11 targeted five oil tankers and one container ship in the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman. This activity represents the highest number of vessel strikes in a single day since the start of the conflict, according to reports from the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations. The surge brings the total number of tankers hit over the past week to more than 14.
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