IRGC says a second supertanker exploded after hitting a mine in the Strait of Hormuz

Single source · Strait of Hormuz (approximate) · 2026-10-18 07:43 UTC

According to a China Daily report relaying the IRGC, a second supertanker exploded after hitting a mine in the Strait of Hormuz. No other listed claim reports or confirms this incident, and no official confirmation is listed.

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• chinadailyhk, 2026-10-18 07:43 UTC

First reported 2026-10-18 07:43 UTC; last updated 2026-10-19 23:29 UTC.

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