# Iran reports attacks on 7 oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz

Seven oil tankers reported damaged or on fire in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran claims attacks by naval mines or its forces; U.S.-Israeli tensions rise ahead of elections. AP could not independently verify the claims.

https://www.abccolumbia.com/2026/10/22/iran-says-7-oil-tankers-attacked-in-the-strait-of-hormuz-as-fears-grow-of-a-return-to-war/

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