https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/tankers-hit-in-hormuz-as-iran-keeps-up-pressure-after-us-voteContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/tankers-hit-in-hormuz-as-iran-keeps-up-pressure-after-us-votehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/tankers-hit-in-hormuz-as-iran-keeps-up-pressure-after-us-vote#u188709Mon, 09 Nov 2026 18:47:32 +0000Iran has struck at least three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, causing fires and disrupting maritime traffic in the critical energy chokepoint. The IRGC claims responsibility for mining vessels attempting to use unauthorized routes, with two tankers and a tugboat catching fire. Brent crude surged toward $117 per barrel as markets reacted to the attacks, which occurred in the wake of recent US elections that may have emboldened Iran's regional posture.Why it mattersThe Strait of Hormuz handles roughly one-fifth of global petroleum shipments, making attacks on shipping exceptionally di