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Three vessels explode after striking mines in Strait of Hormuz

29 October 2026 · Algeria Now

Three vessels explode after striking mines in Strait of Hormuz — Photo : Photo : MC3 Carla Ocampo / Wikimedia Commons, Public domain

Three vessels exploded and caught fire after striking mines in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, officials said.

The ships were attempting to use an unauthorized southern route and had disabled their radars and navigation systems, the Guards warned that the route is mined and that shipowners and crews are responsible for their passage.

Iranian authorities claimed they seized an American reconnaissance drone in the area, though the cargo origin and flags of the vessels were not specified and the fate of the crews remains unknown.

Earlier, the UK Maritime Trade Operations reported a burning vessel off Oman, which may have been one of the three ships. No damage assessment or environmental impact report has been released.

The Strait of Hormuz, about thirty kilometres wide at its narrowest point and bordered by Iran to the north and Oman to the south, carries roughly one‑fifth of global hydrocarbons. Iran asserts control of the waterway, while the United States maintains a blockade of Iranian ports and escorts tankers through the strait.

Centcom said it has helped Gulf states export 1.5 billion barrels of oil via the strait since summer 2026, stating that the main routes are mine‑free. Negotiations over the broader dispute remain stalled.

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