Iran says it struck oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz
Summary
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it attacked a Togo-flagged oil tanker called the Trend in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran claims the tanker was trying to pass through the area illegally.Key Facts
- The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) carried out the attack.
- The targeted ship, named Trend, flies the flag of Togo.
- The incident happened in the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil shipping.
- Iran says the tanker tried to pass the Strait without permission.
- The IRGC statement was shared by Iran’s state media.
- No details were given about damage or casualties.
- The Strait of Hormuz is often a site of regional tensions involving shipping.
- Iran controls both sides of the Strait and enforces strict rules on ships passing through.
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