Two separate reports emerged from the Strait of Hormuz on 29 October. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy said three oil tankers hit naval mines and caught fire. Separately, UKMTO received a report that a vessel was seen on fire near Khasab, Oman. The available reports do not establish that the incidents involved the same ships.
What was reported near Khasab?
A third-party incident tracker reproducing UKMTO Warning 185-26 says the master of a passing vessel reported seeing another vessel on fire about 9 nautical miles north of Khasab. The tracker’s record says crew status and damage were unknown. Read the reproduced UKMTO alert record.
The original UKMTO warning was not available in the official incident page during this check. The sighting report does not establish what caused the fire.
What did Iran claim about three tankers?
In a report published on 29 October, Tasnim attributed the account to the IRGC Navy’s public-relations office. It said three tankers hit mines while attempting to use a route Iran called unauthorized, caught fire and were abandoned. Iran also alleged that the ships had switched off their radar and navigation systems and ignored warnings. Read Tasnim’s report of the IRGC statement.
These details remain claims by Iran’s IRGC Navy. The Associated Press said it could not immediately confirm the account. It reported that the ships were not identified and casualty details were not provided. AP also said it was unclear whether the vessel seen on fire near Khasab was one of the three mentioned by the IRGC. Read AP’s report.
What does the evidence show for Pakistan?
Pakistan’s Annual Plan for 2025–26 set a target of 7.5 million tons of LNG imports for that fiscal year. It estimated imports of 7 million tons for FY2024–25. These are planning figures, not evidence that either reported incident affected Pakistan’s supply, prices or cargoes. Read the Pakistan Annual Plan 2025–26.
