Iranian state-aligned media reports that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) forced three oil tankers to reverse course after they attempted to use a route not approved by Tehran, according to journalist Asaf Rozentzweig (N12) citing the reports. The account relies on a single Iranian source and has not been independently verified.
Iranian state-aligned media reported on Friday that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) forced three oil tankers to turn back while attempting to navigate the Strait of Hormuz, alleging they tried to use an unapproved route. The report was carried by journalist Asaf Rozentzweig (N12), citing Iranian outlets.
The incident follows a pattern of escalating IRGC activity in the waterway. As The Zioneer reported on Thursday, an IRGC rocket struck a merchant ship off Oman after a radio warning, prompting three other vessels to reverse course. Earlier on Thursday, at least three ships, including two oil tankers, turned back following Arabic reports. A SAME-THREAD article from Friday morning confirmed an IRGC drone strike on a vessel over Omani alternative routes.
The current report relies on a single Iranian source and has not been independently verified. It remains unclear whether the three tankers mentioned are the same vessels reported on Thursday or a separate incident.
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