In brief
On 2 Nov 2026, an oil tanker in the eastern Strait of Hormuz struck a mine, causing a fire, Iranian state media said. The incident was relayed by Xinhua with no other independent confirmation to date.
On 2 November 2026, an oil tanker struck a mine and caught fire in the eastern part of the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian state media reported via Xinhua.
Oil tanker caught fire after striking mine in the eastern part of the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian state media said.
According to the Xinhua report, the strike occurred in the eastern section of the strategic waterway, but no further details on the vessel or damage were provided.
The incident has not been corroborated by other outlets, and no independent verification has yet been issued.
