Oil tanker explodes in Strait of Hormuz after leaving Iran‑mandated route

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On 26 July 2026 an oil tanker exploded in the strategic Strait of Hormuz after hitting a sea mine. Iranian media, citing the Revolutionary Guard‑linked agency Tasnim, said the vessel left the navigation corridor prescribed by Tehran and had its radar system turned off before striking the mine. The Guard described the ship as an “infractor” and warned that vessels deviating from the designated route would face consequences.

No official Iranian statement has confirmed details of the vessel, casualties, or damage. The incident follows a pause in U.S. attacks on Iran announced by President Donald Trump after more than 48 hours, while U.S. Central Command said the naval blockade of Iranian ports remains fully in effect. CENTCOM reported that U.S. forces have redirected 12 commercial ships attempting to breach the blockade and have disabled the tanker M/T Lavine after it tried to run the blockade multiple times. The explosion adds to heightened tensions over control of the Hormuz passage, a key artery for global oil and gas shipments.

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Defapress · Donald Trump · India · Indian crew members · Iran · Iranian Revolutionary Guard · Iranian Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) · Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps · Islamic Republic of Iran · Islamic Republic of Iran · Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps · LPG tanker DISHA

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[● 24 SOURCES] The incident occurred on 24–26 July 2026. southfront.press · www.news18.com · www.faz.net · www.diaridetarragona.com · www.t-online.de · +17 more
[● 6 SOURCES] The Mozambique‑flagged LPG tanker DISHA (IMO 8818219) was attacked in Iranian territorial waters in the Strait of Hormuz.
[● 22 SOURCES] Iran announced it had halted retaliatory attacks after the United States paused its strikes. www.faz.net · southfront.press · www.news18.com · www.diaridetarragona.com · www.t-online.de · +17 more
[● 25 SOURCES] The tanker had its radar system turned off before the incident. www.faz.net · southfront.press · www.news18.com · list25.com · elnuevodiario.com.do · +19 more
[● 20 SOURCES] The vessel carried 28 Indian crew members. www.faz.net · www.diaridetarragona.com · www.t-online.de · samacharnama.com · al-wattan.net · +9 more
[● 19 SOURCES] All 28 Indian crew members were reported safe after the incident. www.faz.net · www.diaridetarragona.com · www.t-online.de · samacharnama.com · al-wattan.net · +9 more
[● 26 SOURCES] Iran said the vessel violated the designated navigation route. southfront.press · www.news18.com · www.faz.net · www.diaridetarragona.com · www.newsmobile.in · +20 more
[● 24 SOURCES] An oil tanker exploded after striking a sea mine in the Strait of Hormuz. www.newsmobile.in · www.news18.com · english.mathrubhumi.com · www.faz.net · www.diaridetarragona.com · +18 more
[● 4 SOURCES] The incident occurred amid heightened regional tensions in the Middle East. www.faz.net · www.diaridetarragona.com · www.t-online.de · www.news18.com
[● 23 SOURCES] An oil tanker exploded after hitting a naval mine in the Strait of Hormuz. www.faz.net · www.diaridetarragona.com · www.t-online.de · www.info.sk · www.in.gr · +18 more
[● 21 SOURCES] U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) is monitoring the situation. southfront.press · www.news18.com · www.faz.net · www.diaridetarragona.com · www.t-online.de · +16 more
[● 19 SOURCES] No independent verification of the oil tanker incident has been provided. www.faz.net · www.diaridetarragona.com · www.t-online.de · www.info.sk · diariodistrito.sapo.pt · +14 more