# Iran says 7 ships struck in Strait of Hormuz as Saudis intercept drones in their airspace

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- CBC News, 2026-10-22 12:50 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/mideast-hormuz-saudi-arabia-attacks-9.7391297?cmp=rss

> Tehran said Thursday that seven oil tankers caught fire or were damaged overnight in the Strait of Hormuz after being hit by Iran or striking naval mines. Tensions are rising amid concern that all-out war could return.

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