Iran says four tankers on fire after hitting mines in Hormuz

Tehran At least four tankers have caught fire after hitting mines while attempting to navigate the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's armed forces said on Thursday (October 29, 2026), a day after the U.S. military said it had cleared key routes through the waterway. U.S. warns allies to prepare for possible Iran strikes, retaliation after elections, say sources U.S. warns allies to prepare for possible Iran strikes, retaliation after elections, say sources The U.S. has told regional allies that the new round of military action could last for several days, but regional officials are bracing for Iran and its proxy groups to retaliate — leading to a fight that could last even longer, the sources said U.S.