Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said Friday that two oil tankers had caught fire and been stopped in the Strait of Hormuz, as Qatari mediators returned to Tehran for another round of talks aimed at ending the war between Iran and the United States.


Sea area: Strait of Hormuz · Region: Indian Ocean
Country: Iran, US
Actor: Iran’s Revolutionary Guard (armed group); Iran’s Revolutionary Guard (coast guard)
Event: fire/explosion
Category: Casualties & SAR, Conflict & attacks
Theatre: Gulf & Hormuz
Date: 30 Oct 2026 (from the text)
Source: Euronews · 30 Oct 2026

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    [News] Iran’s IRGC Navy Says Four Tankers Catch Fire In Strait Of Hormuz

    https://gcaptain.com/irans-irgc-navy-says-four-tankers-catch-fire-in-strait-of-hormuz/

    DUBAI, Oct 30 (Reuters) – Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Navy said on Friday that four oil tankers had caught fire and exploded in the Strait of Hormuz, while attempting to use what it described as unauthorised routes,…


    Sea area: Strait of Hormuz · Region: Indian Ocean
    Country: Iran
    Actor: Iran’s IRGC Navy (navy); Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Navy (navy)
    Event: fire/explosion
    Category: Casualties & SAR, Conflict & attacks
    Date: 30 Oct 2026 (from the text)
    Source: gCaptain · 31 Oct 2026