Iran claims attacks on two VLCC tankers in the Strait of Hormuz

Single source · Strait of Hormuz, Oman (approximate) · 2026-10-26 10:29 UTC

Iran claims attacks on two very large crude carriers (VLCCs) in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, October 26, according to a channel post carrying the claim. Seatrade Maritime, relayed by houseofsaud.com, reports that the IRGC declared the strait closed on October 26 after striking two tankers attempting unauthorized transit.

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Verification

Single source: 1 independent source.

Sources

• SentDefender (Telegram), 2026-10-26 10:29 UTC
• houseofsaud.com, 2026-10-26 22:28 UTC

Changes

• 2026-10-26 20:55 UTC: Unverified
• 2026-10-26 20:58 UTC: Unverified to Single source

First reported 2026-10-26 10:29 UTC; last updated 2026-10-26 22:38 UTC.

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