Live Updates: Trump admits Iran war played role in GOP’s midterm defeat as Tehran says Americans rejected conflict

November 4, 2026 / 3:46 AM EST / CBS News

Four oil tankers caught fire after hitting mines while attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's military said Wednesday, after it warned no one would benefit from a return to war.

"Four non-compliant oil tankers attempting to pass through the prohibited passage south of the Strait of Hormuz were destroyed after striking naval mines and are still burning," Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps said in a statement quoted by state TV.

"Two other non-compliant ships or vessels have also been halted," they said

The attacks come even as a diplomatic push is underway aimed at reaching a deal between the U.S. and Iran. Indirect talks via Qatari, Pakistani and Saudi mediators are understood to be underway.

Although both sides previously expressed some hope of reaching an agreement, Iran's Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council on Tuesday cast doubt on progress toward a deal, calling the U.S. response to their demands "not convincing."

Iran's chief negotiator said Wednesday the midterm election results mean Americans have rejected the war with his country.

"Americans said NO TO WAR, and we endorse this message," Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said in a post…

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