Iran strikes supertanker
Quick Look
- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced a strike on the third supertanker in the Strait of Hormuz in two days.
- Iran accused the ship of violating navigation rules and warned of the consequences of cooperation with the US military.
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Why It Matters
The Strait of Hormuz is a key route for oil transportation. The IRGC regularly conducts operations in the region.
Iran attacked a supertanker in the Strait of Hormuz. This was stated by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Al-Jazeera reports.
“This morning, a third intruder supertanker was hit in the Strait of Hormuz and a fire broke out on it,” the corps press service said in a statement.
According to the IRGC, the ship turned off its navigation system and, ignoring warnings, tried to leave the strait, “violating order and security” in it.
The Iranian military also warned that any cooperation between merchant ships and tankers with the US military in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf would be met with a strong response.
It is noted that this incident was the third such case in the last two days.
Open Questions
- What is the fate of the tanker crew?
- What is the US reaction to these statements?
