Two Oil Tankers Catch Fire After Accident In The Strait Of Hormuz

Iran's Revolutionary Guards reported that two supertankers carrying over four million barrels of oil caught fire following an <b>accident</b> in the Strait of Hormuz. The incident occurred on November 12, 2026, after the vessels allegedly traversed an unauthorized and prohibited maritime route despite repeated warnings from Iranian naval forces. Tehran has strictly restricted traffic through this strategic shipping channel since the regional conflict began in late February. In response to ongoing tensions, the United States has implemented a naval blockade on Iranian ports and is assisting other tankers navigating the strait, which typically facilitates the transport of approximately one-fifth of the world's global oil supply.