Two oil tankers exploded after hitting mines in the Strait of Hormuz.

Strait of Hormuz

Who

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)

What

When

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:12:05 GMT · 2h 44m ago

Where

Strait of Hormuz ·

Why

The IRGC stated the tankers hit mines amid ongoing drone and missile strikes between the US and Iran.

The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The incident occurred in a critical global shipping lane, potentially impacting oil supply routes and increasing regional tensions.

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