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20 Oct 2026, 12:24

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed in a statement on Tuesday, October 20, that two oil tankers encountered naval mines laid by the IRGC in the southern Strait of Hormuz, resulting in them being "set on fire and halted."
In this statement, the IRGC also announced that it had shot down a U.S. MQ-9 drone over the Strait of Hormuz.
The IRGC once again warned ships that the southern route of the Strait of Hormuz is mined and "dangerous."
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The UK Maritime Trade Organization reported on Tuesday, October 20, in a report published a day late, that an oil tanker had engaged with "military forces" near the waters of Oman.

According to this maritime trade monitoring organization, "a report of an incident involving an oil tanker and military forces has been received approximately 121 nautical miles east of Duqm, Oman."

The organization's statement reads:
Reports indicate that this oil tanker was involved in ongoing military activities in the region. Authorities are aware, and relevant investigations are ongoing.
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