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IRGC Claims Destruction of Four Oil Tankers and Downing of US Drone in Strait of Hormuz

Just now November 4, 2026 1 min read 📰 Mehr News English

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The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps reported the destruction of four oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and the downing of a 56th US MQ-9 drone. This incident involves Iran's military actions against perceived violations in its territorial waters. It highlights ongoing tensions between Iran and the US, particularly in the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.

TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) – Four violating oil tankers struck mines and were destroyed in the southern Strait of Hormuz, two other vessels were stopped, and a 56th US MQ-9 drone was downed, the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps said.

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📍 United States 100 📍 Tehran 100 🏢 IRGC 100 OFAC 👤 US 100 🏢 Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps 100 🏢 Islamic Revolution Guards Corps 100 🏢 Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps 100 📍 Strait of Hormuz 99 🏢 US military 88 🏢 Islamic Revolution Guard Corps 65 📌 Vessel 📌 UAV 🏢 Revolut 👤 Guard 🏢 UK military

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IRGC: 4 Tankers Destroyed in the Strait of Hormuz / Downing of the 56th MQ-9…