Conflict · Didamar Island, Strait of Hormuz · Oman · November 11, 2026

Iran says it struck navigation equipment on Omani island

Reported by 2 outlets · first reported Nov 11, 5:48 PM ET

Iran's Revolutionary Guard said it hit ship navigation systems on Oman's Didamar Island in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran said the site was used by the US for military operations and to guide merchant ships. Omani officials disputed that there was damage.

Why it matters

Attacks on navigation aids add risk for ships crossing a key oil route.

Background

The Strait of Hormuz carries a large share of the world's oil. Shipping has been disrupted by the Iran war.

The story so far

1. Nov 4South Korea to send military mission to Hormuz
2. Nov 5Iran says tankers ablaze in Hormuz as attack fears grow
3. Nov 6Ships attacked in Hormuz as Iran reports missiles hit Qeshm Island
4. Nov 7US confirms new 'minor strikes' on Iran's Qeshm Island as talks continue
5. Nov 9US projectiles reported on Iran's Qeshm Island
6. Nov 11Iran says it struck navigation equipment on Omani island
7. Nov 12Iran says 'accident' set two tankers on fire in Hormuz

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Sources

• Fox News ↗Nov 11, 5:48 PM ET
• Yonhap (Korean) ↗Nov 11, 9:37 PM ET

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