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IRGC strikes three tankers near Hormuz over ‘US links’

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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attacked three tankers near the Strait of Hormuz, alleging that the ships were using unauthorized routes and were coordinated by the US military. One of the affected oil tankers caught fire as a result of the attack. The incident occurred on Sunday in international waters near a strategic waterway crucial for global oil trade.

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On November 8, 2026, three oil tankers caught fire and exploded in the Strait of Hormuz according to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), which stated that the vessels were using unauthorized routes. Since late February, Tehran has restricted traffic through this strategic waterway, insisting ships obtain approval from Iran before transiting. The United States has countered by imposing a naval blockade on Iranian ports and assisting tankers traveling through the strait. UKMTO reported earlier that another tanker had caught fire off the coast of Khasab, Oman. IRGC did not specify the names or nationalities of the affected tankers but claimed they were in violation of Iran’s regulations.

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