Iran’s IRGC announces attack on tanker in Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that it struck a tanker flying the Marshall Islands flag in the Strait of Hormuz. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) issued a warning following reports of the incident, which occurred approximately 10 nautical miles north of Jubail, Saudi Arabia. UKMTO advised vessels to navigate cautiously and report any suspicious activity. This is a developing story.

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