# Iran’s IRGC hits seven ‘violating’ tankers in Strait of Hormuz in five days

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- CGTN, 2026-10-04 00:41 UTC
- World
- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-10-04/Iran-s-IRGC-hits-7-violating-tankers-in-Strait-of-Hormuz-in-5-days-1QXsqlhSvlK/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy targeted at least seven oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz over five days, semi-official Fars reported. Two tankers were hit by explosions Friday, while Kuwaiti and UAE vessels were reportedly struck during the preceding four days. Iran has barred safe passage for vessels linked to Israel or the United States.

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