Iran Claims Oil Tanker Hit Mine in Strategic Strait of Hormuz
World news · International Relations · Strait of Hormuz, Iran · 11 November 2026
What happened
Iranian officials reported that a tanker struck a naval mine in the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire and temporary disruption of oil flows. The incident escalates tensions with the United States, which had earlier announced the area was cleared of mines.
Source: Original report