IRGC announces it attacked three oil tankers attempting to cross Strait of Hormuz

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced early Wednesday that its naval forces attacked three oil tankers that were attempting to traverse the Strait of Hormuz, according to the IRGC. No details on the vessels' identity, nationality, damage, or casualties have been reported.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said in a statement overnight that it targeted three oil tankers attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement provided no information on the identity of the vessels, the extent of any damage, or whether there were casualties. The claim has not been independently verified.

2 developments

1. 08:14 · 29 JulLatest

   Three additional ships reportedly attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.

2. 05:36 · 29 Jul

   IRGC officially claims responsibility for the attack on three oil tankers.

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