The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed responsibility for striking seven oil tankers from the United Arab Emirates in the Strait of Hormuz hours ago, according to the source covering the Arab world. No further details on damage or crew status were provided.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed responsibility on Sunday for striking seven Emirati oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, describing the operation as one of its largest in recent times, according to a source covering the Arab world. The claim, which emerged hours ago, provides no details on the extent of damage or the status of crew members, and could not be independently verified.
This development follows a series of reports The Zioneer published earlier on Sunday. At 02:05 Jerusalem, we reported that Iran had begun launching rockets and missiles carrying naval mines into the Strait of Hormuz. Shortly after, unconfirmed reports indicated that some vessels had been struck by deployed mines. By the same hour, we reported that mines had been confirmed in Omani shipping lanes. The IRGC's direct claim of responsibility marks an escalation in the nature of reported attacks, moving from mining operations to a declared strike on specific tankers, though independent corroboration remains absent.
The Zioneer has previously reported on IRGC maritime aggression in the waterway. We reported on June 8 that the European Union had imposed sanctions on an IRGC navy unit and two Iranian nationals for obstructing freedom of navigation. In our July 14 bulletin, the IRGC claimed responsibility for a fatal attack on Emirati tankers, warning against cooperation with the United States — indicating a pattern of threats and strikes against UAE-flagged vessels.
It remains unclear whether any of the seven tankers were damaged or if casualties occurred. No entity has independently confirmed the IRGC's latest claim, and the full scope of the operation is unverified.
4 developments
- DevelopingUKMTO: IRGC attacks two tankers in Strait of Hormuz, one in US-protected lane
- DevelopingIRGC Claims Strikes on US Military Targets in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Seizure of Two Oil Tankers in Hormuz
- StrongIRGC claims fatal tanker attack, warns against US cooperation in Strait of Hormuz
- StrongUAE says Iran attacked its oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz
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