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Iran says 2 million-barrel oil supertanker sinks in Hormuz

Published : Sunday, 15 November, 2026 at 10:41 PM

Observer Online Report

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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said a supertanker carrying more than two million barrels of crude oil sank after striking a naval mine and catching fire in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday (November 15).

The IRGC said two tankers hit mines while travelling along an unauthorised route, triggering explosions and fires. The incidents have not been independently confirmed.

Meanwhile, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said it was aware of a reported tanker attack in the Gulf, adding that the crew were safe, while the damage and environmental impact remained unknown.

The Strait of Hormuz normally handles around one-fifth of global oil supplies.

Source: AFP

-AH

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