IRGC missile strikes destroy NV Sunshine and GEM NO.2 in the Strait of Hormuz

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Where: Hormuzgan Provinceresolved to locality27.340, 56.957
When: Occurrence date not stated by reportingFirst reported 2026-10-09 · last update 2026-10-10
Sourcing: 8 reports8 reports across 7 outlets · independence not established
How far this got: localizednamed facility unresolvedRadar coverage

Summary

On October 10, 2026, the IRGC used missiles to strike the LPG tanker NV Sunshine and the vessel GEM NO.2 in the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC claimed responsibility for the attack on the NV Sunshine, asserting that the vessel was attempting to transit via an unauthorized route south of the waterway. The strike resulted in the destruction of the NV Sunshine, which caught fire in its engine room and propulsion system. Reports also indicate that the GEM NO.2 was struck by a projectile near the UAE, leading to its destruction. The IRGC has warned that it will continue to target vessels it deems to be violating its maritime rules throughout the region.

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What remains unresolved

named facility unresolved

Timeline

13 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.

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

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Sources

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english.news.cn
- Iran2026-10-10
moneycontrol.com
- Iran claims strike on LPG tanker near Hormuz; warns ships violating its rules will be ‘punished’- Moneycontrol.com2026-10-09
rte.ie
- Iran struck tanker transiting Hormuz via 'illegal route'2026-10-09
prokerala.com
- Iran's IRGC says hit 'giant' LPG ship seeking to cross Hormuz Strait through 'illegal' route2026-10-09
presstv.co.uk
- ‘Not limited to Hormuz’: IRGC strikes LPG carrier, warns of wider action against violators2026-10-09
dailyliberal.com.au
- Iran strikes gas tanker in Strait of Hormuz2026-10-10
jowhar.com
- Iran Hit Tanker Crossing the Strait of Hormuz on “Illegal” Route - Jowhar News Leader | Somali News2026-10-10

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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