https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/another-tanker-ablaze-near-hormuz-after-two-ships-sunk-in-attacksContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/another-tanker-ablaze-near-hormuz-after-two-ships-sunk-in-attackshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/another-tanker-ablaze-near-hormuz-after-two-ships-sunk-in-attacks#u137018Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:21:56 +0000An unnamed oil tanker is on fire in the Strait of Hormuz after Iranian navy monitoring teams detected the vessel in a restricted area of the Gulf of Oman. This incident follows the sinking of two cargo ships, the GFS Pride and the Cape Dao, which were struck by projectiles in separate attacks. Iranian officials claim the tanker was a rogue vessel that disabled its tracking systems. These escalations coincide with reports that Iran is shifting tactics to increase shipping attacks ahead of the US midterm elections.Why it mattersThe Strait of Hormuz is a critical global waterway for oil exports.