Conflict · Strait of Hormuz · Iran · November 13, 2026

Tanker hits mine in Strait of Hormuz, Iran says

Reported by 3 outlets · first reported Nov 13, 2:04 AM ET

Iran's Revolutionary Guards navy said a gas tanker hit a sea mine and exploded in the Strait of Hormuz. Reports differ on whether it carried liquefied natural gas or petroleum gas. Ships still face attacks across the strait even as traffic recovers. India's ambassador to Oman visited an injured Indian seafarer.

Why it matters

A large share of the world's oil and gas ships through Hormuz, so attacks raise energy and shipping costs.

Background

Hormuz is the narrow sea route out of the Gulf. Shipping there has been disrupted since the war began.

The story so far

1. Nov 2US reportedly struck Iran's Qeshm Island
2. Nov 3Iran dismisses US response as Qatar seeks interim deal
3. Nov 5Iran says tankers ablaze in Hormuz as attack fears grow
4. Nov 6Ships attacked in Hormuz as Iran reports missiles hit Qeshm Island
5. Nov 7US confirms new 'minor strikes' on Iran's Qeshm Island as talks continue
6. Nov 9US projectiles reported on Iran's Qeshm Island
7. Nov 11Iran says it struck navigation equipment on Omani island
8. Nov 12Iran says 'accident' set two tankers on fire in Hormuz
9. Nov 13Tanker hits mine in Strait of Hormuz, Iran says

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Sources

• The Straits Times ↗Nov 13, 2:04 AM ET
• Middle East Eye ↗Nov 13, 2:17 AM ET
• The Hindu ↗Nov 13, 2:35 AM ET

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