An oil tanker caught fire after striking a naval mine east of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's navy said on Sunday, according to Iranian media. Reuters was unable to immediately confirm the report. Earlier, explosions were heard in southern Iran. However, Iranian media suggested they were linked to the country’s military activities rather than US strikes, while both sides reported that shipping had been hit in or near the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian state television said officials had not confirmed any missile strikes on Iranian territory after blasts were heard in several areas, including Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz. IRGC dismisses new US plan to tighten economic pressure on Iran The US cannot achieve its goals of blockading Iran's economy and shutting its trade routes because Tehran has made preparations and communicates closely with neighbours, a Revolutionary Guards spokesperson was quoted as saying on Sunday. Hossein Mohebbi was reacting to the US military's Task Force Iron Gate, launched to help crack down on Tehran's movement of advanced weapons and other sanctioned material over its land borders and through the Caspian Sea. "The Iron Gate plan is merely a wordplay, the Americans cannot achieve their objectives of imposing severe economic pressure to cause economic collapse in Iran through this approach," Mohebbi told the semi-official Fars news agency. UAE says it rescued 22 people after cargo ship caught fire in Sea of Oman The United Arab Emirates National Guard said on Sunday that it has rescued 22 people, all of whom are Arab nationals, after a fire broke out on a cargo ship in the Sea of Oman. In a post on X, the National Guard said its Coast Guard Group received a report from the ship’s crew about a fire on board and immediately dispatched specialised teams to respond to the emergency. The teams located the vessel, reached it and rescued all 22 crew members, providing them with the necessary first aid before handing them over to the relevant authorities, the statement said. All those rescued were in stable health, it added. الحرس الوطني الإماراتي ينقذ 22 شخصاً إثر حريق سفينة شحن في بحر عمان في إطار الجهود المتواصلة التي يبذلها الحرس الوطني لحماية الأرواح وتعزيز الأمن والسلامة البحرية، تمكنت مجموعة حرس السواحل بالحرس الوطني من إنقاذ 22 شخصاً من الجنسيات العربية ، إثر اندلاع حريق في سفينة شحن كانوا… pic.twitter.com/cOfaHOEoW8 — الحرس الوطني (@Uaengc) November 8, 2026 The UAE National Guard said the operation demonstrated the high level of readiness and field capabilities of its personnel, as well as their commitment to responding swiftly to maritime accidents and emergencies to protect lives and enhance maritime security and safety. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say 2 oil tankers hit mines, caught fire near Strait of Hormuz Iran’s IRGC Navy said on late Saturday that two oil tankers were burning after striking naval mines in and near the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC said the tankers switched off their navigation and positioning systems and attempted to use an unauthorised route. It accused both vessels of multiple violations, saying one was hit east of the strait and the other inside it. Iranian Navy: Hours ago, two offending tankers that passed through the unsafe part of Strait of Hormuz with their navigation systems off suffered severe damage and stopped after hitting sea mines. — IRIB (Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting) (@iribnews_irib) November 7, 2026 US forces disabled cargo ship in Gulf of Oman: CENTCOM US forces disabled a commercial cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman after its crew allegedly ignored repeated warnings and attempted to breach Washington’s naval blockade against Iran, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said. The St. Kitts-flagged M/V Huda was struck by precision munitions fired from a US military aircraft, targeting the vessel’s stern and leaving it disabled, according to CENTCOM. The command said the crew had been instructed to abandon the targeted areas before the strike. The vessel had attempted to leave regional waters after making a port call in Iran. “US forces continue to strictly enforce America’s naval blockade against Iran,” CENTCOM said, adding that enforcement operations since July had resulted in 147 commercial vessels being redirected after complying with orders. Five merchant ships that refused to comply have also been disabled, the statement said. CENTCOM further said US forces had destroyed 10 Iranian commercial oil tankers allegedly linked to a multibillion-dollar shadow network operated by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps. The command urged mariners operating near Iranian coastal areas and surrounding waters to heed warnings issued by US forces. The statement did not provide details about the condition of the Huda’s crew or the extent of damage to the vessel. Explosions heard in southern Iran’s Qeshm, Jask: report Several explosions were heard in Qeshm and Jask in southern Iran’s Hormozgan province, Iran’s Fars News Agency reported on Saturday, citing local sources. Fars said the nature and exact locations of the reported explosions remained unclear. The initial report gave no details on casualties or damage.