PoliticsMines Ignite Fierce Fires on Two Oil Tankers in Strait of Hormuz Amidst Iran-US Tensions
Two oil tankers carrying millions of barrels of crude oil caught fire after hitting naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iran's IRGC. The incident occurs amidst heightened tensions and disruptions to global oil transit.
Al Jazeera English|October 18, 2026