Iran claims four oil tankers hit by explosions in Strait of Hormuz after ignoring warnings

According to the Jerusalem Post, Iran has claimed that four oil tankers were hit by explosions in the Strait of Hormuz after ignoring warnings. The report notes that despite a rebound in maritime traffic and expectations of de-escalation in the conflict between the United States and Iran, tankers continue to face attacks across the strait. The report includes an image of ships anchored off the coast of Khasab in Oman's Musandam Governorate, near the Strait of Hormuz, dated October 2, 2026.

