Two tankers hit mines in Hormuz, US disables ship

Published 08 Nov 2026, 14:15 IST

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The United States has created a 20‑member task force aimed at stopping Iran from transporting advanced weapons, sanctioned materials and other restricted goods across its land borders and the Caspian Sea. The move was announced in a statement posted on X on Saturday, November 7, by US Central Command. The task force’s mandate builds on the existing US naval blockade of Iranian ports, extending restrictions to land transit routes.

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The Guards did not specify the names or nationality of the tankers

— The Hindu
center · 4 outlets

Tehran, November 8 (IANS) The navy of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said early Sunday two "violating" oil tankers attempting to pass through an "unauthorized" route in the Strait of Hormuz caught fire after hitting naval mines.In a statement on the IRGC's official news outlet Sepah…

— The Morung Express
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Blasts rock southern Iran, 2 tankers catch fire amid US blockade of Hormuz

— India Today

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Tehran: The navy of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said early Sunday two “violating” oil tankers attempting to pass through an “unauthorized” route in the Strait of Hormuz caught fire after hitting naval mines. In a statement on the IRGC’s official news outlet Sepah News, the navy…

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The Federal Center-Left New Generation Media Corporation Pvt. Ltd. 07 Nov 2026, 13:27 IST

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India Today Center-Right Living Media India 08 Nov 2026, 04:36 IST

Blasts rock southern Iran, 2 tankers catch fire amid US blockade of Hormuz

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The Indian Express Center-Left Indian Express Group 08 Nov 2026, 08:21 IST

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The Pioneer Center-Right The Pioneer 08 Nov 2026, 08:48 IST

Trump confirms fresh US strikes on Iranian air defences amid talks with Tehran

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The National Herald Center-Left The Associated Journals Ltd. 08 Nov 2026, 09:43 IST

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The Times of India Center Bennett, Coleman & Co. 08 Nov 2026, 10:10 IST

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The Morung Express Center 08 Nov 2026, 10:43 IST

Iran's IRGC says 2 'violating' tankers hit mines in Hormuz Strait, US forces disable vessel in Gulf of Oman

Tehran, November 8 (IANS) The navy of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said early Sunday two "violating" oil tankers attempting to pass through an "unauthorized" route in the Strait of Hormuz caught fire after hitting naval mines.In a statement on the IRGC's official news outlet Sepah…

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The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd. 08 Nov 2026, 11:02 IST

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Orissa Post Center Eastern Media Ltd (Sambad Group) 08 Nov 2026, 12:49 IST

Iran’s IRGC says 2 ‘violating’ tankers hit mines in Hormuz Strait, US forces disable vessel in Gulf of Oman

Tehran: The navy of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said early Sunday two “violating” oil tankers attempting to pass through an “unauthorized” route in the Strait of Hormuz caught fire after hitting naval mines. In a statement on the IRGC’s official news outlet Sepah News, the navy…

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Mathrubhumi English Center-Left Mathrubhumi Printing & Publishing Co. 08 Nov 2026, 14:15 IST

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The Siasat Daily Center-Left Siasat Daily Current article 08 Nov 2026, 14:15 IST

Two tankers hit mines in Hormuz, US disables ship

Tehran: The navy of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said early Sunday two “violating” oil tankers attempting to pass through an “unauthorized” route in the Strait of Hormuz caught fire after hitting naval mines. In a statement on the IRGC’s official news outlet Sepah News, the navy…

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The Tribune Center The Tribune Trust 08 Nov 2026, 14:32 IST

“Strait of Hormuz gives Iran strategic leverage,” says Iranian official

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Hindustan Times Center HT Media 08 Nov 2026, 15:39 IST

US to create 20-member task force to disrupt Iran's land weapons supply routes

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Rising Kashmir Center Rising Kashmir 08 Nov 2026, 16:38 IST

"Strait of Hormuz gives Iran strategic leverage," says Iranian official

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Deccan Chronicle Center Deccan Chronicle Holdings 08 Nov 2026, 16:50 IST

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The Hindu Center-Left Kasturi & Sons Ltd. 08 Nov 2026, 17:16 IST

Three tankers caught fire in Strait of Hormuz: Iran

The Guards did not specify the names or nationality of the tankers

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NDTV Center-Right Adani Group (AMG Media) 08 Nov 2026, 17:22 IST

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