# IRGC mines tankers as Tehran threatens attacks

> Iran's IRGC mines tankers in Strait of Hormuz as Tehran vows expanded strikes.
- Title: IRGC mines tankers as Tehran threatens attacks · euronews
- Summary: Iran's IRGC mines tankers in Strait of Hormuz as Tehran vows expanded strikes. Iran's IRGC set two tankers ablaze with mines in the Strait of Hormuz…
- Keywords: irgc, strait of hormuz, tankers, tehran, united states, undersea cables, weapons, news, world, politics, mines, threatens
- Source: euronews — https://euronews.com/2026/10/20/irgc-mines-set-tankers-ablaze-as-tehran-threatens-expanded-attacks
- Published: 2026-10-20T16:34:26+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: irgc, strait of hormuz, tankers, tehran, united states, undersea cables, weapons, news, world, politics
## IRGC mines tankers
Iran's IRGC said two oil tankers struck mines in the Strait of Hormuz, setting both ablaze.

> With the explosion of mines laid by the irgc navy in the illegal passage south of the strait of hormuz, two offending tankers were set on fire and brought to a standstill
## Tehran threatens attacks
Iran's foreign ministry warned washington it would retaliate against any strike while irgc threatened undersea internet cables.

> We do not leave any blow unanswered
## IRGC claims drone shot down
IRGC said their air defense shot down a us mq-9 drone over the strait on monday night.
## US dismisses drone claim
A us official dismissed irgc's drone claim as untrue, saying it was false.
## Iran reports naval base strike
Iranian outlets reported a us airstrike hit a naval base in konarak, wounding two military personnel.
## Tehran vows new weapons
IRGC spokesperson said new weapons will be unveiled to remove us military presence from the region.

> new weapons will be unveiled with the aim of, in his words, removing us military presence from the region
## Key takeaway

Iran's IRGC set two tankers ablaze with mines in the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to target undersea cables and new weapons while Washington urges restraint.