The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced Tuesday that it struck two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, claiming they were 'illegal' and used an unsafe route, disabling them and causing a massive fire. The report is based on a single Iranian source and has not been independently verified.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced early Tuesday morning that it struck two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, claiming they were 'illegal' and used an unsafe route, and that they were disabled with a massive fire. The announcement, which has not been independently verified, comes about nine hours after the IRGC issued a similar claim on Monday evening, also alleging it struck two tankers in the same area (as The Zioneer reported at 19:19 Monday).
The IRGC has repeatedly asserted control over the strait in recent weeks, with multiple claims of attacks on commercial vessels. The latest claim underscores the continued volatility in the strategic waterway, through which a significant portion of global oil traffic passes. No independent confirmation of the attack or its effects has been reported.
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Source and signal
- Internal intake