The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that it has struck a Togo-flagged tanker attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz “illegally”.
elchi reports that, against the backdrop of ongoing military tensions between the US and Iran, another incident has occurred that could increase security concerns regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that it has struck a Togo-flagged tanker attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz “illegally”.
Stating that a fire broke out on the ship after the attack, the statement claimed that the tanker in question attempted to pass through the Strait of Hormuz because it was “provoked and misled” by US military personnel.
Emphasizing Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz, the statement warned that “attempts to pass through the Strait of Hormuz illegally will result in nothing but the destruction of the vessels that violate the rules”.
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