Iran says four oil tankers hit mines in Strait of Hormuz
The gist
Iran's navy said four oil tankers struck sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
The strait is a key oil chokepoint the U.S. had said was cleared.
How it unfolded
- late August 2026President Trump and CENTCOM chief Adm. Brad Cooper insisted the Strait of Hormuz's primary shipping lanes had been demined and were safe for commercial vessels.
- Oct 28, 2026Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired the Pentagon's top military planner, Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia, after he was accused of leaking classified information related to the Iran war, a Pentagon official told CBS News.
- Oct 29, 2026The IRGC said three oil tankers had been disabled after striking mines in the strait, and the U.K. navy's Maritime Trade Operations center confirmed one vessel in the area was seen on fire.