Five oil tankers and a tugboat reported on fire in Strait of Hormuz amid shipping security fears
Iranian forces say five oil tankers and a tugboat have caught fire in a series of incidents in and around the Strait of Hormuz. The reports point to fresh disruption in one of the world's most sensitive shipping lanes, where traffic is already under heavy strain. The incidents were described as taking place in unsafe waters east of the strait and near its southern approaches.According to statements carried by Iranian state-linked outlets, one large oil tanker attempting to pass through what Tehran called an illegal passageway south of the strait struck a mine and was brought to a halt. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Nov 2026 19:30 LONDON
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