Iran Army says another oil tanker catches fire after striking mines east of Hormuz

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Iran's Army Navy said another oil tanker caught fire after striking naval mines east of the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, November 1, 2026. The report did not identify the vessel, its owner or crew status, or who laid the mines. The incident adds to maritime risks in the Strait of Hormuz during the ongoing war involving the United States, Israel and Iran, which has disrupted shipping across the Persian Gulf.

Sources:Press TV (Iranian state media)

1 outlet · 1 article · first seen Nov 1, 9:00 AM ET

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WTI Crude Oil closed at 102.95, up 0.93%, on 2026-10-30. Listed for: Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz.
Brent Crude Oil closed at 112.33, down 2.22%, on 2026-10-30. Listed for: Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz.

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Offending tanker catches fire after striking mines east of Hormuz: Iran Army Press TV (Iranian state media)

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