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Iran hits shipping navigation systems on Oman's Didamar island in the Strait of Hormuz, sources tell Reuters

Published 4:58 PM CT, Wednesday, November 11, 2026 · Updated 5:06 PM CT
In the 5 PM CT update

Iran attacked ship navigation systems on the Omani island of Didamar in the Strait of Hormuz, three sources with knowledge of the matter confirmed Wednesday, Reuters reported via Arab News; Iranian state media said Tuesday the Revolutionary Guard had destroyed "enemy navigation systems" there. The sources gave no damage assessment, Reuters could not determine whether any systems were destroyed, and shipping sources said the impact on commercial traffic would likely be limited because other systems are in place. Separately, Iran's army said Wednesday an oil tanker struck a mine and caught fire after entering a prohibited area of the strait.

• Iran
• Strait of Hormuz
• Oman
• Didamar Island
• IRGC
• Shipping
• Oil
• U.S. Central Command
• Iran war
• Tanker
• Iceland