IRGC Navy says seven vessels hit in Persian Gulf

Iran reports four oil smuggling vessels caught fire after being tracked in the Persian Gulf and three others hit mines near the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC warned the United States that continued provocations could trigger a wider regional response.

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Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, October 12, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

Iran's naval forces struck four oil-transfer vessels and reported three mine collisions near the Strait of Hormuz, threatening the United States with regional escalation. The attacks occurred amid heightened maritime tensions in key Middle Eastern transit corridors. Investors are monitoring potential supply disruptions that could drive volatility in Brent Crude Oil futures.

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