Iranian Revolutionary Guards claim naval mines hit three tankers in Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated that three oil tankers were struck by naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Two tankers were reportedly set ablaze and halted, while a third exploded and caught fire after hitting a naval mine. The IRGC claims the tankers were using an illegal crossing point. This incident marks a significant escalation in maritime security in the strategic waterway.