Disputed · Strait of Hormuz (approximate) ·
Two supertankers were reportedly hit near the Strait of Hormuz on October 23, 2026, in the area of Musandam, Oman. The IRGC navy says the ships struck naval mines while attempting to use an unauthorised route south of the Strait. Iran International reports two supertanker attacks near Oman on October 24 and crude prices above $116 a barrel, and MenchOsint, citing satellite imagery of a VLCC and the tug NORTH SILVER, says Iran struck two VLCCs on October 23.
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Verification
Disputed: 3 independent sources.
Sources disagree on:
- The IRGC navy says the two supertankers struck naval mines, while MenchOsint (an anonymous X account) says Iran struck the two VLCCs and Iran International describes the events as attacks.
Details by origin
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| Detail | Reported | Reported by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| What happened | Naval incident | Middle East Eye; Forwarded post (https x com i status 2114661036540272744) (via @MenchOsint (X)); Iran International | 3 origins, not corroborated; limited by the event's status |
| Place | Strait of Hormuz | Middle East Eye; Forwarded post (https x com i status 2114661036540272744) (via @MenchOsint (X)) | 2 origins, not corroborated; limited by the event's status |
| Place | Musandam | Iran International | One origin |
| Time | 23 Oct (local date) | Forwarded post (https x com i status 2114661036540272744) (via @MenchOsint (X)) | One origin |
| Time | 24 Oct (local date) | Iran International | One origin |
| Who did it | Iran | Forwarded post (https x com i status 2114661036540272744) (via @MenchOsint (X)) | One origin |
| Target | VLCC supertanker | Middle East Eye; Forwarded post (https x com i status 2114661036540272744) (via @MenchOsint (X)); Iran International | 3 origins, not corroborated; limited by the event's status |
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No detail reads as corroborated while the event itself does not.
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Sources
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