https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-sets-supertanker-ablaze-after-us-takes-out-ship-breaking-blockadeContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-sets-supertanker-ablaze-after-us-takes-out-ship-breaking-blockadehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-sets-supertanker-ablaze-after-us-takes-out-ship-breaking-blockade#u130193Sun, 18 Oct 2026 02:26:48 +0000A supertanker caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday after being hit by an unknown projectile. The attack occurred hours after a US warplane disabled a ship attempting to breach a naval blockade on Iran. This incident is part of a surge in maritime violence; 24 ships have been struck in the last two weeks. Consequently, oil exports have plummeted to less than half of pre-war levels. Tehran has vowed to continue fighting until the US accepts its demands, while the IRGC warned against ignoring the waterway's security rules.Why it mattersThe US-led blockade and sanctions aim to pressu