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title: "Iran says LNG tanker hit mine and exploded in Strait of Hormuz"
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published: "2026-11-13T08:45:40.353Z"
source_reported: "2026-11-13T08:22:21.719Z"
updated: "2026-11-13T08:45:40.353Z"
trust_score: 42
critic_score: 59
hype_score: 41
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# Iran says LNG tanker hit mine and exploded in Strait of Hormuz

*Revolutionary Guards report the vessel struck a naval mine while on an unauthorized route.*

**Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): 

- Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. Central claim attributed to Iranian Revolutionary Guards Navy; no independent corroboration or named sources.
- Craft 59 of 100, higher is better. Most outlets are digests; one full report is in Arabic and untranslated.
- Hype 41 of 100, lower is better. Headlines use 'explosion' and 'mine' but the body is factual, not sensational.

Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology.

**The short version**

- An explosion occurred on a liquefied natural gas tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iran's Revolutionary Guards Navy.
- The Revolutionary Guards stated the tanker struck a naval mine while travelling on an unauthorized and dangerous route.
- Iranian media previously reported four oil tankers were hit by explosions in the same waterway.
- At least ten ships faced attacks in November, according to data from the Washington Institute for Near East Policy.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards Navy announced on Friday that a liquefied natural gas tanker suffered an explosion in the Strait of Hormuz. The naval forces stated that the tanker struck a naval mine. According to the announcement, the vessel was sailing on an unauthorized and dangerous route at the time of the incident.

Iranian media had previously reported that four oil tankers were hit by explosions in the Strait of Hormuz. Data from the Washington Institute for Near East Policy indicates that at least ten ships faced attacks in November.

## Disagreement on tanker type

The Iranian Revolutionary Guards Navy stated the vessel was carrying liquefied natural gas (LNG). However, one report from Rador Press Agency, citing Iranian state press, stated it was an oil tanker carrying liquefied gas, and that the type of gas was not specified.

## What the coverage left out

None of the left, centre, or right-rated reports below mention the specific name or flag of the tanker involved in the explosion.

## Who covered it

Shares of the 16 covering outlets with a published leaning rating:

- Left: 13% (2)
- Centre: 37% (6)
- Right: 50% (8)

38 of 54 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-11-13T10:13:18.400Z.

**Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 1 time; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-11-13T09:00:26.816Z.

## How the sides framed it

### Left

- The left-rated report from The Hindu led with the announcement from Iran's Revolutionary Guards Navy that a tanker carrying LNG had hit a mine and exploded in Hormuz. It also noted that tankers continue to face attacks in the strait, despite a rebound in traffic and expectations of de-escalation in the US-Israeli war on Iran, which has led to falling oil prices.

### Centre

- The centre-rated reports from Reuters and La Libre both highlighted Iran's announcement that a liquefied natural gas tanker struck a naval mine and exploded in the Strait of Hormuz. Reuters stated the vessel was using what the Guards described as an 'unauthorised and dangerous route'. La Libre noted that tensions in the region continue to disrupt maritime traffic and pose risks to ships crossing the area.

### Right

- The right-rated reports from Times of India, Interfax.ru, vz.ru, and Al Arabiya all focused on Iran's statement that an LNG tanker hit a naval mine and exploded in the Strait of Hormuz. Times of India mentioned the tanker was on an unauthorized route and that four oil tankers had previously been hit by explosions. Interfax.ru and vz.ru reported the vessel ignored repeated warnings. Al Arabiya also stated the tanker struck a naval mine and suffered an explosion.

**Provisional coverage gap:** left. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding.

## Factuality profile of the covering outlets

These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true.

- low: 1
- mixed: 4
- high: 9
- unknown: 38
- veryHigh: 2

## Verification scope

This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true.

## Original reporting this was written from

- [pelop.gr](https://pelop.gr/synagermos-sta-stena-tou-ormouz-ekrixi-se-tanker-metaforas-lng-meta-apo-proskrousi-se-narki) — Alarm in the Strait of Hormuz: Explosion on LNG Tanker After Hitting a Mine
- [newscentraltv.com](https://newscentraltv.com/tanker-hit-mine-in-hormuz) — Tanker Hit Mine in Hormuz
- [anews.com.tr](https://anews.com.tr/world/2026/11/13/iran-says-tanker-carrying-liquefied-gas-hit-mine-exploded-in-hormuz) — Iran says tanker carrying liquefied gas hit mine, exploded in Hormuz
- [Jerusalem Post](https://jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-914804) — Iran's IRGC says liquified gas tanker struck mine along 'unauthorized' route in Strait of Hormuz
- [Documento](https://documentonews.gr/article/stena-ormouz-nea-ekrixi-se-ploio-pou-metefere-fysiko-aerio) — Strait of Hormuz: New Explosion on a Ship Carrying Natural Gas
- [RayHaber](https://rayhaber.com/2026/11/hurmuz-bogazinin-dogusunda-lng-tankerinde-mayin-patlamasi) — Mine Explodes on LNG Tanker East of the Strait of Hormuz.
- [AlKhaleej Today](https://alkhaleejtoday.co/international/5866785/Iran-says-LNG-ship-hit-mine-in-Strait-of-Hormuz.html) — Iran Says LNG Ship Hit Mine in Strait of Hormuz
- [flash.gr](https://flash.gr/ekrixi-se-dexamenoploio-lng-sta-stena-toy-ormoyz-meta-apo-proskroysi-se-narki-1091121) — Explosion on LNG Tanker in Strait of Hormuz After Hitting Mine
- [hathalyoum.net](https://hathalyoum.net/articles/4262244) — Iranian Revolutionary Guards: Exploded with a Liquefied Gas Carrier in Violation of the Hormuz Strait
- [Naftemporiki](https://naftemporiki.gr/maritime/2188585/stena-ormoyz-akomi-ena-dexamenoploio-chtypise-se-narki-eplee-se-mi-egkekrimeni-kai-epikindyni-odo) — Strait of Hormuz: Another Tanker Hits a Mine - "It Was Sailing in an Unauthorized and Dangerous Route"
- [YENİDÜZEN](https://yeniduzen.com/iran-hurmuz-bogazinin-dogusunda-lng-gemisi-mayina-carparak-patladi-201661h.htm) — Iran: "LNG Vessel Explodes After Hitting a Mine East of the Strait of Hormuz"
- [Báo điện tử Dân Trí](https://dantri.com.vn/the-gioi/iran-tau-cho-khi-dot-trung-thuy-loi-phat-no-tai-eo-bien-hormuz-20261113143308045.htm) — Iran: Gas Tanker Hits Mine and Explodes in the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Malay Mail](https://malaymail.com/news/world/2026/11/13/iran-says-lng-ship-hit-mine-in-strait-of-hormuz/243126) — Iran says LNG ship hit mine in Strait of Hormuz
- [روزنامه اطلاعات روز](https://etilaatroz.com/264817/a-ship-exploded-in-the-strait-of-hormuz) — Iran's Revolutionary Guard: A Ship Exploded in the Strait of Hormuz
- [NewsBomb](https://newsbomb.gr/kosmos/story/1776248/iran-ekriksi-se-tanker-me-lng-sto-ormoyz-prosekrouse-se-narki) — Iran: Explosion on LNG Tanker in Hormuz - It Hit a Mine
- [Telegram.hr](https://telegram.hr/vijesti/iranska-mornarica-tvrdi-da-je-tanker-naletio-na-minu-u-hormuskom-tjesnacu) — Iranian Navy Claims Tanker Struck Mine in Strait of Hormuz
- [topky.sk](https://topky.sk/cl/11/9554657/Obrovska-explozia-v-strategickom-prielive--Tanker-plny-plynu-narazil-na-namornu-minu) — Huge Explosion in Strategic Strait: Tanker Full of Gas Hits Naval Mine
- [CNN Greece](https://cnn.gr/kosmos/story/561846/iran-ekriksi-se-deksamenoploio-lng-sta-stena-tou-ormoyz-anafores-gia-proskrousi-se-narki) — Iran: Explosion on LNG Tanker in Strait of Hormuz – Reports of Mine Strike
- [Capital.gr](https://capital.gr/diethni/4029568/iran-dexamenoploio-pou-metaferei-lng-prosekrouse-se-narki) — Iran: LNG Tanker Hits Mine
- [La Tercera](https://latercera.com/mundo/noticia/iran-afirma-que-un-buque-con-gas-natural-licuado-sufrio-una-explosion-tras-chocar-con-una-mina-naval-en-ormuz) — Iran Claims that a Liquefied Natural Gas Vessel Suffered an Explosion After Colliding with a Naval Mine in Ormuz
- [연합뉴스-Yonhap News Agency](https://yna.co.kr/view/AKR20261113134000079) — Revolutionary Guard Corps “Gas Carrier Mine Collision in Hormuz... Major Explosion”
- [Novi list](https://novilist.hr/novosti/iranci-tvrde-da-je-tanker-s-plinom-naletio-na-minu-u-hormuskom-tjesnacu) — Iranci Tvrde Da Je Tanker S Plinom Naletio Na Minu U Hormuškom Tylesnacu
- [ORF.at News](https://orf.at/stories/3448065) — Iran Announces Explosion to Gastank Ship
- [sigmalive.com](https://sigmalive.com/news/international/1337438/stena-toy-ormouz-ekriksi-se-deksamenoploio-lng-apo-narki-anakinose-to-iran) — Strait of Hormuz: Explosion on LNG Tanker Caused by Mine, Iran Announces
- [morski.hr](https://morski.hr/iranska-mornarica-tanker-s-plinom-naletio-na-minu-u-hormuzu-plovio-je-neovlastenom-rutom) — Iranian Navy: "Gas Tanker Struck Mine in Hormuz, Was Sailing on Unauthorized Route"
- [glasistre.hr](https://glasistre.hr/svijet/2026/11/13/iran-tvrdi-da-je-tanker-s-plinom-naletio-na-minu-u-hormuskom-tjesnacu-1090383) — Iran Claims Gas Tanker Hit Mine in Strait of Hormuz
- [OnAlert](https://onalert.gr/kosmos/frouroi-tis-epanastasis-ekriksi-se-deksamenoploio-lng-meta-apo-proskrousi-se-narki-sta-stena-tou-ormouz/833323) — Revolutionary Guards: Explosion on LNG Tanker After Hitting a Mine in the Strait of Hormuz
- [Times of India](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/iran-says-lng-tanker-hits-naval-mine-explodes-in-strait-of-hormuz/articleshow/135795050.cms) — Iran says LNG tanker hits naval mine, explodes in Strait of Hormuz
- [Lietuvos Radijas ir Televizija](https://lrt.lt/naujienos/pasaulyje/6/3113084/iranas-dar-vienas-laivas-hormuzo-sasiauryje-uzplauke-ant-minos) — Iran: Another Ship Hits Mine in Strait of Hormuz
- [24sata.hr](https://24sata.hr/news/eksplozija-u-hormuskom-tjesnacu-iranska-garda-objavila-da-je-tanker-naletio-na-minu-1168229) — Explosion in the Strait of Hormuz: Iranian Guards Announce that the Tanker Hit a Mine
- [insider.gr](https://insider.gr/eidiseis/432606/iran-ekrixi-se-dexamenoploio-lng-apo-narki-sto-ormoyz) — Iran: Explosion on LNG Tanker Caused by Mine in Hormuz
- [Reuters](https://reuters.com/world/iran-says-tanker-carrying-lng-hit-mine-suffered-explosion-hormuz-2026-11-13) — Iran says tanker carrying LNG hit mine, suffered explosion in Hormuz
- [IndexHR](https://index.hr/vijesti/clanak/iran-tanker-s-plinom-naletio-na-minu-u-hormuzu/2856528.aspx) — Iran: Gas Tanker Hits Mine in Hormuz
- [sofokleousin.gr](https://sofokleousin.gr/epikairotita/diethni/iran-deksamenoploio-me-lng-prosekrouse-se-narki-sto-ormouz) — Iran: LNG Tanker Hits Mine in Hormuz
- [Nieuws.nl](https://nieuws.nl/buitenland/iran-weer-een-schip-geraakt-door-zeemijn-in-straat-van-hormuz) — Ship Struck by Sea Mine in Strait of Hormuz
- [JDN - חדשות](https://jdn.co.il/news/2765076) — Revolutionary Guards: Gas Tanker Hit by Naval Mine in Strait of Hormuz
- [Business Daily](https://businessdaily.gr/diethni/243368_ekrixi-se-dexamenoploio-lng-meta-apo-proskroysi-se-narki-sta-stena-toy-ormoyz) — Explosion on LNG Tanker Caused by Mine in the Strait of Hormuz
- [Unknown](https://arabic.pressbee.net/show11115889.html?title=%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%81%D8%AC%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%A8%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%82%D9%84%D8%A9-%D8%BA%D8%A7%D8%B2-%D9%85%D8%B3%D8%A7%D9%84-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D9%85%D8%B6%D9%8A%D9%82-%D9%87%D8%B1%D9%85%D8%B2) — An Explosion with a Liquefied Gas Carrier in the Strait of Hormuz.
- [La Libre](https://lalibre.be/international/moyen-orient/iran/2026/11/13/detroit-dormuz-un-navire-transportant-du-gaz-naturel-liquefie-explose-apres-avoir-heurte-une-mine-HRCRTUKQKFE4RBFK3AGOQPWS3Y) — Ormuz Strait: A Vessel Carrying Liquefied Natural Gas Explodes After Striking a Mine
- [www.ertnews.gr](https://ertnews.gr/eidiseis/diethni/iran-tanker-me-lng-feretai-na-prosekrouse-se-narki-kai-na-ekserragi-sta-stena-tou-ormouz) — Iran: LNG Tanker Reportedly Hits Mine and Explodes in Strait of Hormuz
- [Hospodárske Noviny](https://hnonline.sk/svet/96313187-iran-hlasi-vybuch-dalsej-lode-v-hormuzskom-prielive-narazil-na-namornu-minu) — Iran Reports Explosion of Another Ship in the Strait of Hormuz, Hits a Sea Mine
- [Avaz.ba](https://avaz.ba/vijesti/globus/1087572/drama-u-hormuskom-moreuzu-irgc-objavio-snimak-broda-koji-je-eksplodirao-nakon-udara-u-minu) — Drama in the Strait of Hormuz: The IRGC Released a Video of a Ship that Exploded After Hitting a Mine
- [The Hindu](https://thehindu.com/news/international/tanker-carrying-lng-hit-mine-suffered-explosion-in-hormuz-iran/article71696996.ece) — Tanker carrying LNG hit mine, suffered explosion in Hormuz: Iran
- [Unknown](https://shafaq.com/ar/%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%86%D8%B7%D9%82%D8%A9-%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85/%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%81%D8%AC%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%A8%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%82%D9%84%D8%A9-%D8%BA%D8%A7%D8%B2-%D9%85%D8%B3%D8%A7%D9%84-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D9%85%D8%B6%D9%8A%D9%82-%D9%87%D8%B1%D9%85%D8%B2) — Shafaq News: Explosion on a Liquefied Gas Tanker in the Strait of Hormuz
- [NEWSru.co.il](https://newsru.co.il/mideast/13nov2026/hormuz_122.html) — IRGC Reported an Explosion of Gas on a Mine in the Strait of Ormuz
- [rador.ro](https://rador.ro/2026/11/13/iranul-anunta-ca-un-petrolier-incarcat-cu-gaz-lichefiat-a-explodat-in-stramtoarea-ormuz) — Iran Announces that a Liquefied Gas Oil Tanker Exploded in the Stramtoarea Ormuz – Rador Press Agency
- [Interfax.ru](https://interfax.ru/world/1128791) — IRGC Reported a Gas Explosion in the Strait of Ormuz
- [BizToc](https://biztoc.com/x/866fb044bd4d8f68) — Iran says tanker exploded after hitting mine in Hormuz
- [1prime.ru](https://1prime.ru/20261113/gazovoz-875189240.html) — A Gas Truck Exploded on a Mine in the Strait of Ormuz
- [MARINE & OCÉANS](https://marine-oceans.com/actualites/iran-un-nouveau-navire-touche-par-une-mine-dans-le-detroit-dormuz-gardiens) — Iran: New Mine-Affected Ship in the Strait of Ormuz (Gardians) · Global Voices
- [vz.ru](https://vz.ru/news/2026/11/13/1475701.html) — Gasoline Exploded in the Strait of Hormuz
- [Al Arabiya](https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2026/11/13/iran-says-tanker-carrying-lng-hit-mine-suffered-explosion-in-hormuz) — Iran says tanker carrying LNG hit mine, suffered explosion in Hormuz
- [Armenian News](https://news.am/en/news/1074573) — Liquefied natural gas tanker ship hits sea mine in Hormuz strait
- [alsumaria.tv](https://alsumaria.tv/news/international/581296/%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%81%D8%AC%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%A8%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%82%D9%84%D8%A9-%D8%BA%D8%A7%D8%B2-%D9%85%D8%B3%D8%A7%D9%84-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D9%85%D8%B6%D9%8A%D9%82-%D9%87%D8%B1%D9%85%D8%B2) — An Explosion with a Liquefied Gas Carrier in the Strait of Hormuz.

## Questions

**What happened in the Strait of Hormuz?**

Iran's Revolutionary Guards Navy announced that a liquefied natural gas tanker exploded in the Strait of Hormuz after striking a naval mine. The incident occurred while the vessel was reportedly travelling on an unauthorized and dangerous route.

**Who reported the incident?**

The announcement of the explosion came from Iran's Revolutionary Guards Navy, and was subsequently reported by various international news outlets, including those rated left, centre, and right.

**Has this type of incident happened before?**

Yes, Iranian media had previously reported that four oil tankers were hit by explosions in the Strait of Hormuz. Data indicates at least ten ships faced attacks in November.

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