IRGC Fires on Four Tankers in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reportedly opened fire on four oil tankers attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz without permission, escalating tensions in a key global oil chokepoint.
According to a report from monitoring account @FirstSquaw, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed it fired on four tankers that were attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz without authorization.
The incident, if confirmed, marks a significant escalation in the region, as the Strait of Hormuz is a critical waterway for global oil shipments. Any disruption to tanker traffic there could impact crude oil supply routes and influence energy prices.
No further details on the condition of the vessels or potential casualties have been released at this time.
Source: First Squawk