IRGC claims three oil tankers attacked in Strait of Hormuz after ignoring warnings, Iranian media report

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claims that three oil tankers were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz a few hours ago, after they ignored warnings from Iranian forces. The claim is reported by Iranian state-aligned media and has not been independently verified.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed early Wednesday that three oil tankers were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz after they ignored warnings from Iranian forces, according to Iranian state-aligned media. The claim, reported by multiple Iranian outlets cited by N12, states that the attacks occurred a few hours prior. No details on the identity of the tankers, the extent of damage, or casualties have been reported, and the claim has not been independently verified. The IRGC has previously claimed to have attacked or turned back vessels in the Strait of Hormuz over the past weeks, as The Zioneer has reported. The Strait remains a flashpoint amid ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States.

2 developments

1. 51 minutes ago · 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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