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Iran's IRGC navy says two tankers stopped south of Hormuz after incidents
The Guard said the vessels switched off navigation systems and ignored repeated radio warnings, deepening tensions over control of the strategic waterway.
- On Friday, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy halted two oil tankers south of the Strait of Hormuz after they attempted to transit an unauthorized route while ignoring radio warnings.
- Iran has restricted maritime traffic through the strategic Strait of Hormuz since the Middle East war began in late February 2026, enforcing control over the waterway as part of its conflict strategy.
- The IRGC stated the vessels 'switched off' navigation and positioning systems and ignored several radio warnings before being stopped. Iranian officials also accused the United States military of supporting the unauthorized passage.
- Diplomatic efforts continue as both sides use maritime access as leverage, but negotiations face setbacks after a senior Iranian official rejected Qatari proposals Wednesday as 'unacceptable.'
- Commercial shipping faces escalating threats from limpet mine attacks, including an incident Thursday that disabled the Panama-flagged tanker Louise 1, which maritime experts warn present significant security challenges in the strait's congested lanes.
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The Independent (US)Iran claims three tankers catch fire and US drone was downed in Strait of Hormuz
According to the IRGC Navy, one vessel carrying 2 million barrels of crude oil struck a mine
·London, United Kingdom
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Los Angeles TimesIran's Revolutionary Guard reported on Friday that three oil tankers, including one carrying more than two million barrels of oil, exploded and burned as they traveled across the Strait of Ormuz.
·Calhoun, United States
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Iran says 3 tankers strike mines and catch fire in Strait of Hormuz, and other Mideast news
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard claims a supertanker carrying over 2 million barrels of oil struck a naval mine, exploded and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz. This marks the third tanker incident on Friday after using unauthorized routes. The U.S.…
·Cherokee County, United States
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