Togolese-flagged tanker catches fire after strike in Strait of Hormuz
The Togolese-flagged oil tanker Trend was hit and caught fire, bringing the vessel to a halt in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps naval forces issued a statement warning that unauthorized transit attempts would lead to destruction. It is not immediately confirmed who carried out the strike or whether there were casualties aboard the vessel.
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Global Event Monitor. Togolese-flagged tanker catches fire after strike in Strait of Hormuz. 2026-09-17T21:55:18.171Z. Status: published. urn:global-events-monitor:event:2672. https://global.eventmonitor.net/event/2026-09-17/iran-s-irgc-says-it-struck-togo-flagged-tanker-in-28f98760
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