# Tanker explodes in Strait of Hormuz as Saudi-Houthi clashes continue

https://mins.news/en/item/108830

- CGTN, 2026-10-18 04:11 UTC
- World
- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-10-18/Tanker-explodes-in-Strait-of-Hormuz-as-Saudi-Houthi-clashes-continue-1RkUDGsMh9e/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> Iran’s IRGC Navy said two tankers attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz struck naval mines and exploded; one was carrying more than 2 million barrels of crude. Tehran said the strait was closed. Separately, the Saudi-led coalition and Yemen’s Houthis continued fighting, with both sides reporting attacks and military operations.

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