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IRGC Navy Destroys USV, Two Tankers Ablaze in Eastern Hormuz; Vessels Intercepted in Southern Waters

On October 30, 2026, the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy (IRGC Navy) intercepted two vessels in the southern waters of the Strait of Hormuz, while destroying an enemy unmanned surface vehicle (USV) in the eastern Strait. Two oil tankers struck mines, igniting fires in the eastern area. The incident involved both military and commercial vessels.

The IRGC Navy intercepted two vessels in the southern waters of the Strait of Hormuz, according to Middle East Eye. Tehran-based IRNA reported that the IRGC Navy destroyed an enemy USV and that two oil tankers struck mines, leading to fires in the eastern Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC Navy's actions occurred on October 30, 2026, as confirmed by both Middle East Eye and IRNA. The two oil tankers struck mines in the eastern Strait of Hormuz, causing fires, as reported by IRNA. Middle East Eye did not specify the cause of the fires, while IRNA attributed them to mines struck by the tankers. The IRGC Navy's actions involved both interception and destruction of an enemy USV, with slight differences in the details reported by the two outlets.

Where Sources Diverge

Middle East Eye reported the interception of two vessels in the southern waters of the Strait of Hormuz, while IRNA reported the destruction of an enemy USV and the ablaze of two oil tankers in the eastern Strait of Hormuz.

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IRGC Navy intercepts two vessels in southern waters of Hormuz.

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Navy of the Islamic Republic of Iran has announced that an enemy Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) was destroyed and that two oil tankers struck mines in the eastern Strait of Hormuz.

Middle East Eye did not specify the cause of the fires on the oil tankers, while IRNA attributed the fires to mines struck by the tankers.

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IRGC Navy intercepts two vessels in southern waters of Hormuz.

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two oil tankers struck mines in the eastern Strait of Hormuz.

Middle East Eye did not mention the destruction of an enemy USV, while IRNA reported that the IRGC Navy destroyed an enemy USV.

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IRGC Navy intercepts two vessels in southern waters of Hormuz.

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Navy of the Islamic Republic of Iran has announced that an enemy Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) was destroyed.

Middle East Eye did not specify the location of the interception, while IRNA specified the eastern Strait of Hormuz as the location of the incident.

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IRGC Navy intercepts two vessels in southern waters of Hormuz.

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two oil tankers struck mines in the eastern Strait of Hormuz.

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IndependentMiddle East EyeOct 30, 03:49 PM
IRGC Navy intercepts two vessels in southern waters of Hormuz - Middle East Eye

IRGC Navy intercepts two vessels in southern waters of Hormuz  Middle East Eye