IRGC claims two oil tankers exploded in southern Strait of Hormuz

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed that two oil tankers exploded after attempting to use the southern route of the Strait of Hormuz, according to N12 News. The report is based on an Iranian source and has not been independently verified.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed early Monday morning that two oil tankers exploded after attempting to navigate the southern route of the Strait of Hormuz, according to an N12 report citing the Iranian force. The claim has not been independently verified, and no details about the tankers' identities, nationalities, or casualties have been reported. The Zioneer has previously reported on multiple IRGC actions in the Strait of Hormuz, including tanker attacks and warnings to vessels. The situation remains developing.

4 developments

1. 6 hours ago · 18:17 · 20 JulLatest

   New image released showing the commercial vessel attacked by the IRGC.

2. 16:50 · 20 Jul

   Report identifies targeted vessel as Saudi, citing unauthorized crossing attempt.

3. 16:42 · 20 Jul

   IRGC-affiliated channels release footage of the reported vessel attack.

• Developing08:09 · 12 JulIRGC announces attack on another commercial vessel in the strait area
• Developing01:11 · 11 JunIranian report: IRGC strikes ships that attacked Iran with missiles
• Strong20:39 · 7 JulIRGC attacked vessel in Strait of Hormuz overnight, Channel 14 reports
• Developing19:13 · 12 JulIranian report: IRGC strikes US warships near Hormuz

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