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Iran says tankers struck in Hormuz amid fears of new US attack

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Iran tankers catch fire in Strait of Hormuz as shipping crisis deepens

Iran's Revolutionary Guards reported five oil tankers and a tugboat caught fire in separate incidents in the Strait of Hormuz, with vessels struck by mines or projectiles. A tanker was also hit by projectiles off Qatar in the Persian Gulf, as Iran signaled shipping would remain at risk while the US-Iran war continues.

Nov 5, 2026·3 sourcesIslamic Revolutionary Guard CorpsQatar mediationIran WarStrait of HormuzRepublican PartyEnergyCongressTrump administrationPentagonOil prices & energy marketsJD VanceStrait of Hormuz blockage
Iran tankers catch fire in Strait of Hormuz as shipping crisis deepens
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