Iran Strikes 4 Ships in Strait of Hormuz Overnight

October 22, 2026

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Navy attacked four vessels in the Strait of Hormuz last night.

The IRGC said it had been tracking and pursuing four rogue vessels that had previously transited the U.S. shipping route.

They were discovered transferring oil cargo from ship to ship in the northern Persian Gulf. All four vessels were struck simultaneously and caught fire.

Brent Crude futures reached $112 p/bbl this morning.