Iran claims strike on ADNOC L&S crude carrier in Strait of Hormuz

Single source · Strait of Hormuz (approximate) · 2026-10-12 13:46 UTC

Iran, through the IRGC Navy and as relayed by TradeWinds News and Seatrade Maritime News, claims it struck an ADNOC L&S very large crude carrier in the Strait of Hormuz early on 12 October 2026. Seatrade reports that UKMTO issued four attack alerts in the area, but no UKMTO statement appears among the claims. No independent confirmation, vessel-damage report or casualty figures were given.

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• Middle East Spectator (MES), 2026-10-12 13:46 UTC
• TradeWinds News, 2026-10-12 15:57 UTC
• Seatrade Maritime News, 2026-10-13 02:51 UTC

First reported 2026-10-12 13:46 UTC; last updated 2026-10-15 17:51 UTC.

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