# Iran's IRGC says four tankers struck mines in Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps said four tankers hit mines in the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway carrying roughly a fifth of global oil trade. The claim could not be independently verified. Any disruption or mining of the strait would threaten shipping and energy prices worldwide, marking a serious escalation in the region.

**Importance:** 5/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/10/30/iran-war-live-irgc-says-four-tankers-struck-mines-in-strait-of-hormuz?traffic_source=rss) — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/30/oman-rescues-25-from-burning-oil-tanker-in-strait-of-hormuz?traffic_source=rss) — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:33:29 +0000
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/10/31/iran-war-live-oil-tankers-hit-in-hormuz-trump-says-conflict-will-end-soon?traffic_source=rss) — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/31/iran-says-four-tankers-on-fire-after-striking-mines-in-hormuz?traffic_source=rss) — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 03:55:48 +0000