Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced that it struck 10 oil tankers that “attempted to pass through the Strait without heeding warnings” after declaring “passage forbidden” in the Strait of Hormuz since the beginning of US-Israeli attacks.
“Elchi” reports that, according to a report by the semi-official Fars News Agency based on a statement from the Revolutionary Guard Corps, despite repeated warnings about the danger of the Strait of Hormuz, more than 10 oil tankers have become unusable after being hit with various munitions.
The report stated that the Strait of Hormuz is in a state of war and there is a possibility of damage to ships from missiles or unmanned aerial vehicles, and therefore ships should not pass through this area.
The Iranian navy announced that passage through the Strait of Hormuz has been closed due to US-Israeli attacks.
Trump: We will protect the Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump stated that he instructed the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to provide political risk insurance and guarantees at a very reasonable price for the financial security of all maritime trade passing through the Gulf, especially energy, and noted that this would apply to all shipping companies.
Trump said: “If necessary, the US Navy will begin escorting tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz as quickly as possible.”
Emphasizing that the US will ensure “the free flow of energy to the world” no matter what, Trump stated that the economic and military power of the US is the greatest in the world and more steps will be taken.
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