Conflict & Security
Iran's Revolutionary Guard reports fires on two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and says the strait remains closed
November 6, 2026 at 11:56 AM
The Guard said both tankers struck naval mines in the strait, as Washington weighs renewed military operations and Moscow pledges new arms to Tehran.
- Iran's Revolutionary Guard announced fires on two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz after they struck naval mines, saying both had disabled navigation systems.
- The Guard said the strait remains closed and will not reopen until seven conditions it has set are met.
- US officials said the military is finalizing preparations for a possible resumption of operations against Iran, including additional reinforcements, with the decision resting with Trump.
- Putin met Iran's Supreme National Security Council secretary Mohsen Rezaei in the Kremlin, and Russia agreed to supply Iran with 90 advanced guided-missile launch platforms.