The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attacked a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz near Oman a short time ago, according to reports. No details on the vessel's identity, nationality, damage, or casualties have been reported.
A new report identifies the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as the perpetrator of an attack on an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz near Oman, escalating the attribution from earlier Iranian claims. The tanker was struck by a missile or drone, according to the report, which provides no details on the vessel's identity, flag, cargo, damage, or casualties.
Sunday evening's developments began at 19:32 Jerusalem, when the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that an oil tanker had been hit by a missile or drone in the Strait of Hormuz. Shortly after, Iranian sources confirmed their forces had attacked a vessel. A subsequent report indicated that a projectile fell short near a tanker transiting an Omani-authorized route, causing no damage or casualties. Later, Iranian sources claimed the targeted vessel was successfully hit. The latest report now specifically names the IRGC as the attacking force.
As The Zioneer has reported over the past month, the IRGC has conducted a series of attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, including strikes on tankers, claims of targeting US vessels, and an attack on a power station in Bahrain. These reports have been based on Iranian state media and other sources, with most remaining unverified by independent parties.
The vessel's identity, flag, cargo, and the extent of damage or casualties remain unknown. The current report is based on a single source and independent confirmation is pending.
5 developments
- StrongIRGC attacked vessel in Strait of Hormuz overnight, Channel 14 reports
- StrongIRGC Navy releases footage of drone attack on oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz
- DevelopingIranian report: IRGC strikes US warships near Hormuz
- DevelopingBritish tanker attacked in Strait of Hormuz, Iranian-linked source says
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