Strait of Hormuz: conflict reports
Reports from public posts in Strait of Hormuz over the last 7 days, grouped into events and rated by how many independent sources carry them. Newest first, under the local date where each happened; times in UTC.
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9reports in the last 24 hours
71reports in 7 days
6corroborated or confirmed
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31 October 2026
4 reports in Strait of Hormuz, 0 corroborated or confirmed.
- UKMTO reports at least 35 attacks on shipping in the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz in OctoberSingle sourceStrait of Hormuz
- US reportedly flying nightly missions over Hormuz to enforce blockade on Iranian portsSingle sourceStrait of Hormuz
- Trump says oil volume through the Strait of Hormuz is now larger than seven months agoSingle sourceStrait of Hormuz
- Iran's Foreign Ministry rejects UAE claim to Abu Musa and Tunb islandsSingle sourceAbu Musa
30 October 2026
11 reports in Strait of Hormuz, 0 corroborated or confirmed.
- UKMTO says a crude oil tanker was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of HormuzUnverifiedStrait of Hormuz
- Unnamed officials say Iran targets commercial ships' engine rooms in Strait of HormuzUnverifiedStrait of Hormuz
- IRGC Navy says a fourth tanker exploded on a mine and is burning in Strait of HormuzSingle sourceStrait of Hormuz
- Tanker set ablaze in Strait of Hormuz; Oman evacuates 25 crew, IRGC says mine hit itDisputedStrait of Hormuz
- CENTCOM says main Strait of Hormuz transit routes cleared of Iranian minesSingle sourceStrait of Hormuz
- Iran's UN envoy Darzi says aggressors bear responsibility for Hormuz navigation disruptionSingle sourceStrait of Hormuz
- Iranian Army Navy says it destroyed an enemy drone in eastern Strait of HormuzUnverifiedEastern Strait of Hormuz
- CENTCOM says all US unmanned surface vessels accounted for, denies Iranian claim one was destroyedDisputedStrait of Hormuz
- Oil tankers catch fire after explosions in Strait of Hormuz, IRGC saysUnverifiedStrait of Hormuz
- Tankers caught fire in Strait of Hormuz; Iran blames mines, UKMTO reports small-boat attackDisputedStrait of Hormuz
- Iran says its navy destroyed an unmanned vessel east of Hormuz; CENTCOM deniesDisputedStrait of Hormuz
29 October 2026
17 reports in Strait of Hormuz, 0 corroborated or confirmed.
- Iran's UN envoy blames US and allies for insecurity in Strait of HormuzUnverifiedStrait of Hormuz
- Iran's foreign ministry condemns UAE and Canadian claims over Abu Musa and Tunb islandsSingle sourceAbu Musa, Greater Tunb and Lesser Tunb islands
- Former US President says Iran now has veto power over the Strait of HormuzUnverifiedStrait of Hormuz
- Vessel reported on fire about 63 NM southeast of Al-Faw, Iraq, UKMTO saysSingle sourceArabian Gulf
- Iranian Navy says Hormuz closed to ships passing prohibited areas without coordinationUnverifiedStrait of Hormuz
- IRGC Navy says it captured an American MQM-170 drone west of the Strait of HormuzSingle sourceStrait of Hormuz
- IRGC Navy says it stopped two oil tankers in southern Strait of Hormuz; tankers caught fireDisputedStrait of Hormuz
- IRGC spokesman says US must prove its Strait of Hormuz mine-clearing claim with independent evidenceUnverifiedStrait of Hormuz
- IRGC Navy says unauthorized southern Strait of Hormuz route is contaminated, owners responsibleUnverifiedStrait of Hormuz
- South Korea reportedly discussing Strait of Hormuz deployment options with WashingtonUnverifiedStrait of Hormuz
- IRGC Navy says it captured a US MQM-170 drone in the western Strait of HormuzSingle sourceStrait of Hormuz
- South Korea says it is considering Hormuz deployment options, including aircraftSingle sourceStrait of Hormuz
- UK Prime Minister says UK working to de-escalate and fully reopen Strait of HormuzSingle sourceStrait of Hormuz
- IRGC says it intercepted US drones over the Strait of HormuzSingle sourceStrait of Hormuz
- Trump says the US will guide ships through the Strait of HormuzSingle sourceStrait of Hormuz
- Iran threatens retaliation after Trump says US will guide ships through HormuzSingle sourceStrait of Hormuz
- IRGC says three oil tankers caught fire after hitting mines in Strait of HormuzDisputedStrait of Hormuz
28 October 2026
6 reports in Strait of Hormuz, 0 corroborated or confirmed.
- Mohsen Rezaee says Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until war ends on all frontsUnverifiedStrait of Hormuz
- Araghchi says Iran will keep consulting intermediaries while its forces stay readySingle sourceStrait of Hormuz
- US Central Command says Hormuz primary lanes are mine-free and denies Iranian mine-strike reportsDisputedStrait of Hormuz
- US reportedly demands Iran hand over enriched uranium and reopen Strait of HormuzUnverifiedStrait of Hormuz
- Oil spill from damaged tanker reportedly forces closure of UAE beachesSingle sourceStrait of Hormuz
- UKMTO reports incident in southern Strait of Hormuz; OSINT account names LPG tanker HS ARYASingle sourceStrait of Hormuz
27 October 2026
13 reports in Strait of Hormuz, 3 corroborated or confirmed.
- Tasnim says images show CENTCOM commander in helicopter over Strait of HormuzUnverifiedStrait of Hormuz
- UAE-owned cargo ship GFS Pride reportedly struck in Strait of HormuzSingle sourceStrait of Hormuz
- UAE-owned cargo ship Cape Dao reportedly struck in Strait of HormuzCorroboratedStrait of Hormuz
- CENTCOM says US forces remain in Strait of Hormuz, rejecting IRGC withdrawal claimDisputedStrait of Hormuz
- Iran says a new proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is under reviewConfirmedStrait of Hormuz
- Iran says it will take action against Sinokor ships in the Strait of HormuzSingle sourceStrait of Hormuz
- Persian Gulf Strait Authority says it will take legal action against Sinokor vessels from November 1Single sourcePersian Gulf
- Iranian Navy says tanker struck mines and caught fire east of Strait of HormuzSingle sourceStrait of Hormuz
- Iranian navy says vessels must coordinate with Iran's armed forces to transit HormuzUnverifiedStrait of Hormuz
- Report says US destroyed an Iran-linked dhow in the Gulf of OmanSingle sourceGulf of Oman
- Analysis cites October as worst month for attacks on shipping in Strait of HormuzUnverifiedStrait of Hormuz
- Putin and Qatar's Emir reportedly meet in Moscow, call for diplomacy over US-Iran conflictCorroboratedMoscow
- Qatar urges Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz and stop threats against Gulf statesSingle sourceStrait of Hormuz
26 October 2026
5 reports in Strait of Hormuz, 0 corroborated or confirmed.
- Iran's armed forces say Strait of Hormuz is completely closed under IRGC naval controlUnverifiedStrait of Hormuz
- Anti-ship cruise missiles reportedly struck a ship in the Strait of HormuzSingle sourceStrait of Hormuz
- Explosions reportedly heard off Strait of Hormuz coast, said to stem from IRGC Navy operationsSingle sourceStrait of Hormuz
- Araqchi says Hormuz disruption hurts gas supply and proposes seven-day reopening planUnverifiedStrait of Hormuz
- Iran says Strait of Hormuz routes and management will not return to pre-war arrangementsSingle sourceStrait of Hormuz
25 October 2026
11 reports in Strait of Hormuz, 3 corroborated or confirmed.
- Report says Iran restricts passage through the Strait of Hormuz as 492 ships waitUnverifiedStrait of Hormuz
- CENTCOM says commander Brad Cooper toured the Strait of Hormuz by Chinook helicopterUnverifiedStrait of Hormuz
- Explosions reported in the Strait of Hormuz, according to an OSINT account repostUnverifiedStrait of Hormuz
- CENTCOM says primary Strait of Hormuz transit routes have no sea minesSingle sourceStrait of Hormuz
- Trump says a decision on Iran is nearing, between a deal and 'finish it off'Single source
- Joint Maritime Information Centre says IRGC harassing merchant ships in Strait of HormuzSingle sourceStrait of Hormuz
- LPG tanker hit by unknown projectile near Limah, Oman, UKMTO saysConfirmedStrait of Hormuz
- IRGC says it struck a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz; explosions reportedCorroboratedStrait of Hormuz
- Iran says it is ready to open Strait of Hormuz once US blockade is liftedSingle sourceStrait of Hormuz
- Araqchi says Strait of Hormuz will not return to previous arrangementsSingle sourceStrait of Hormuz
- Iran's envoy to Pakistan says Tehran offered to reopen Hormuz if US lifts naval blockadeConfirmedStrait of Hormuz
24 October 2026
3 reports in Strait of Hormuz, 0 corroborated or confirmed.
- Trump says oil flows out of the Strait of Hormuz are above pre-war levels, citing a WSJ reportSingle sourceStrait of Hormuz
- Iranian source denies offering to reopen Strait of Hormuz in exchange for lifting blockadeSingle sourceStrait of Hormuz
- Explosion reported in Strait of Hormuz; Very Large Crude Carrier reportedly targeted while exitingUnverifiedStrait of Hormuz
23 October 2026
1 report in Strait of Hormuz, 0 corroborated or confirmed.
- IRGC navy says two supertankers struck naval mines south of the Strait of HormuzDisputedStrait of Hormuz