https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-says-four-oil-tankers-destroyed-by-mines-near-strait-of-hormuzContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-says-four-oil-tankers-destroyed-by-mines-near-strait-of-hormuzhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-says-four-oil-tankers-destroyed-by-mines-near-strait-of-hormuz#u184791Sat, 07 Nov 2026 23:20:32 +0000Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reported that four oil tankers were destroyed by naval mines near the Strait of Hormuz. The incident has escalated tensions in the region, with Iran claiming the tankers were targeted for using an unauthorized route. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical waterway for global oil shipments.Why it mattersThe Strait of Hormuz is a vital shipping lane for oil exports, with around 20% of the world's crude oil passing through it. Tensions in the region have been high, with Iran and the US having a history of conflict. The IRGC's claims come