Two tankers catch fire after reportedly striking sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz

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First seen: Sep 5, 2026, 10:47 AM UTCUpdated: Sep 5, 2026, 5:46 PM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

Two oil tankers are reported to have caught fire after hitting naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran says they were traveling on an unauthorized route.

SO WHAT?

Damage to tankers in this strategic oil chokepoint raises risks to shipping, energy supplies and regional security.

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greenreport.itit

Un'altra petroliera iraniana è stata colpita dagli Usa vicino all'isola di Kharg

Sep 5, 2026, 5:46 PM UTC

ilgazzettino.itit

Hormuz, due petroliere in fiamme dopo aver urtato mine marine. Teheran: «Erano su rotta non autorizzata»

Sep 5, 2026, 10:47 AM UTC