GeopoliticsMedium•8 November 2026•
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Iran's IRGC Claims 12 Ships Damaged by Naval Mines in Strait of Hormuz
Key Facts
1The IRGC reported that at least 12 ships have caught fire since the start of the month, mostly after hitting naval mines.
2The IRGC navy stated on Sunday that three tankers caught fire after traveling through unauthorized routes in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reported that at least 12 ships have caught fire since the beginning of November 2026 after striking naval mines. According to The National, the IRGC navy stated on Sunday that three additional oil tankers caught fire after traveling through unauthorized routes within the Strait of Hormuz.
These incidents occur amid heightened geopolitical tensions that have reportedly reduced shipping traffic in the strait to approximately 20% of its pre-conflict levels. The escalation in this critical energy chokepoint points toward an increased risk premium for global oil supplies due to the physical threat to maritime trade.