Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:15pm on 22 Oct 2026,Thursday International
Iran reported on October 22 that seven oil tankers were attacked or damaged by naval mines in the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. According to Iranian state television, four vessels caught fire after being targeted, while three others were damaged after hitting mines. The claims have not been independently verified. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned that US military bases in the region could become targets if Washington facilitates commercial shipping through the strait. The incidents have heightened fears of renewed conflict, threatening global oil supplies, maritime security and energy prices. (PC: X)
