MIDDLE EAST, Nov. 5, 2026 — According to Iranian officials, one tanker struck a naval mine while attempting to navigate an unauthorized route. A second tanker caught fire in another incident, with a nearby tugboat also catching fire during rescue efforts.
The IRGC also claimed to have captured two American drones using electronic warfare systems. The claims have not been independently verified.
Meanwhile, the Saudi-led coalition said its air defenses intercepted and destroyed a Houthi ballistic missile heading toward the Medina region.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most important oil shipping routes. Continued attacks, naval mines and shipping restrictions threaten to raise transportation costs and disrupt global energy markets.
The latest escalation comes as President Donald Trump faces growing domestic political pressure following Republicans' midterm election defeat.
Sources: Associated Press and Saudi-led coalition statements.