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.
3 developments
- StrongIRGC Navy releases footage of drone attack on oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz
- StrongIRGC attacked vessel in Strait of Hormuz overnight, Channel 14 reports
- DevelopingIRGC launches missile at vessel attempting to cross Strait of Hormuz
- StrongIRGC says two oil tankers disabled, engulfed in massive fire after unsafe Strait of Hormuz crossing
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