IRGC forces use limpet mines to target Louise 1 in the Strait of Hormuz

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Where: south of the straitresolved to locality27.068, 56.464
When: Occurrence date not stated by reportingFirst reported 2026-10-30 · last update 2026-10-31
Sourcing: 8 reports8 reports across 6 outlets · independence not established
How far this got: localizednamed facility unresolvedRadar coverage

Summary

On October 29, 2026, the IRGC targeted the oil tanker Louise 1 in the Strait of Hormuz using limpet mines. A small craft attached the explosives to the hull of the vessel, which resulted in an observed engine room fire. While the ship was rendered momentarily inoperable, no damage was reported to the vessel itself. The incident occurred approximately 25 nautical miles northeast of Khasab, Oman. Separately, the IRGC also detained two oil tankers in the southern Strait of Hormuz, claiming the vessels had deactivated their tracking equipment and ignored radio alerts while navigating an unapproved path.

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What remains unresolved

named facility unresolved

Timeline

11 recorded change(s). The ledger starts when this event was first folded: the initial observation is not recorded as a change, so an empty timeline means nothing has moved since, not that nothing is known.

2026-10-31member countour measurement7 → 8reports joined

10 more change(s) — the values are part of the event detail on paid plans.

Sources

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arabnews.com
- Iran Guards say two tankers halted after 'incidents' in Hormuz2026-10-30
gcaptain.com
- Tanker Hit by Limpet Mines in Strait of Hormuz as New Threat to Shipping Emerges2026-10-30
jpost.com
- IRGC says two tankers stopped south of Strait of Hormuz after ignoring radio warnings from Iran2026-10-30
theyeshivaworld.com
- GULF ESCALATION: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Reportedly Detain Two Oil Tankers In Strait Of Hormuz2026-10-30
dw.com
- India news: Tanker carrying 27 Indians attacked in Hormuz2026-10-31
zerohedge.com
- Iran Conducts First Limpet Mine Attack On Tanker Since 20192026-10-31

8 reports in all; the full list with the facts taken from each is part of the event detail on Pro.

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