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Nov 12, 2026

Four oil tankers struck by explosions in Strait of Hormuz, Iran says

Iran's military reported that four oil tankers were hit by explosions in the Strait of Hormuz after the vessels allegedly ignored warnings and entered restricted areas. The incidents occurred amid ongoing US-Iran tensions and a US naval blockade of Iranian ports.

Nov 12, 2026·5 sources

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▪At least 10 ships were hit in the Strait of Hormuz in the first 10 days of November 2026, according to data from the Washington Institute for Near East Policy
▪The US-Israeli war with Iran began in February 2026
▪All crew members were evacuated from the vessel struck near Ras Al-Khaimah on November 11, 2026, and firefighting efforts were under way

Topics

Oil prices & energy markets Energy Strait of Hormuz blockage Wars & conflicts Maritime security Iran War Commercial shipping Hormuz closure & shipping Strait of Hormuz

Related entities

United States Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Washington Institute for Near East Policy United Arab Emirates Israel Iran