Three violating tankers transiting unauthorized route explode in Hormuz: IRGC
October 29, 2026


"...The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says three offending oil tankers, which were passing through the unauthorized route south of the Strait of Hormuz, struck mines, triggering explosions and fires.

In a statement on Thursday, the public relations office of the IRGC Navy said the vessels were subsequently abandoned off the southern coast of the strategic waterway, which has remained under Iran’s control over the past eight months.

"The oil tankers had switched off all their radar and navigation systems and were attempting to leave via an unauthorized route south of the Strait of Hormuz, ignoring warnings from the IRGC Navy, when they hit naval mines and exploded", it added.

The IRGC Navy also warned that unauthorized routes in the Strait are mined and that vessel owners and crews are responsible for using those paths.

It further noted that vessel owners and crews should not be misled by the United States Central Command's (CENTCOM) claims on social media about the Strait of Hormuz.

"The facts on the ground will determine the outcome. Any provocative action, supported by the terrorist and invading US military’s act of mischief, that disregards the regulations governing the Strait will be met with a resolute response", it cautioned..."

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