Iran Escalates Tanker Attacks as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Rise
October 11, 2026
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5 min readIran Tightens Grip on Strait of Hormuz as Regional War Expands
Iran struck two more Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) in the Strait of Hormuz yesterday, bringing the total number of tankers hit by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to eleven in the ten days from October 1st to October 10th, and likely 15 to 17 since September 28th. One VLCC appeared to have struck a naval mine; another was hit by an IRGC drone or missile as it tried to exit the strait. Iran then issued an urgent warning over VHF Channel 16 to all remaining tankers in the area, instructing them to proceed immediately to the Dubai anchorage and stay stationary—any movement would be deemed hostile and result in attack. Multiple tankers complied, according to reports confirmed by UKMTO and independent intelligence sources.
The Escalation in the Strait
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What you'll learn
- 1 (01:24) **Iran Strikes Two More Tankers in the Strait of Hormuz** - The host reports that Iran has struck two more Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating a pattern of attacks.
- 2 (03:31) **Iran's Military Arsenal and Russian Cooperation** - The host details Iran's military strength and its strategic partnership with Russia, directly contradicting claims from the Trump administration.
- 3 (06:08) **Houthi Strike on Riyadh Airport** - The host reports on a major escalation by Ansar Allah (the Houthis) in Saudi Arabia, striking the main airport in Riyadh.
- 4 (08:02) **Video Evidence of Tanker and Airport Attacks** - The host presents and describes video footage released by the IRGC and from inside the struck tankers, as well as footage from the King Khalid Airport attack.
- 5 (10:49) **IRGC Statements and Warnings** - The host reads official statements from the IRGC regarding the tanker attacks and their warnings to shipping.
- 6 (13:04) **Iran's Broader Strike Zones and Targeting of Ship-to-Ship Transfers** - The host details the geographic scope of the Iranian attacks and their specific targeting of illegal oil transfer operations.
- 7 (14:45) **Iran's Response to Trump's Threats** - The host reads a statement from Iran's foreign ministry in response to Donald Trump's threats of bombing Iranian cities.
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Show Notes
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Iran's latest escalation, including two tanker attacks and directives for ships to move to the Dubai anchorage. Meiselas breaks down Iran's efforts to exert control over shipping, rebuild its weapons using Russian technology, and prepare for a wider war, arguing that Trump's weakness is emboldening Tehran.
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