Iran's IRGC Claims Destruction of Four Tankers Near Strait of Hormuz
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on November 4, 2026, the destruction of four tankers near the Strait of Hormuz after they allegedly struck naval mines. The IRGC also claimed to have shot down an MQ-9 drone, stating it was the 56th. The organization issued a threat against the "Zionist regime" and the United States, promising a "crushing defeat" for Washington.
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- Iran's IRGC claims four tankers were destroyed by mines near the Strait of Hormuz.
- The IRGC also reported shooting down an MQ-9 drone over the Strait of Hormuz.
- The incidents occurred amid escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf region.
- The IRGC issued threats against Israel and the United States.
- Independent confirmation of the IRGC's claims is currently unavailable.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on November 4, 2026, that its naval and air forces had inflicted "heavy blows" on an adversary near the Strait of Hormuz. According to the IRGC's press service, four tankers that violated regulations and attempted to use a prohibited route south of the strait were destroyed after hitting naval mines and were engulfed in flames. Additionally, two other vessels that also violated rules were intercepted and stopped.
The IRGC claimed the vessels were attempting to pass through a restricted zone when they struck mines. This information has not been independently confirmed by other sources. The statement also reported that IRGC air defense forces shot down an MQ-9 drone, which they identified as the 56th such drone, over the Strait of Hormuz at 4:30 AM local time using an advanced air defense system.
The IRGC further stated that "Islamist militants, with their fingers on the trigger, are ready to deliver the final blow to the Zionist regime that kills children and the aggressor, the United States." The IRGC vowed that the events of November 4 would lead to a "crushing defeat" for Washington.
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