Iran Claims Strike on Oil Tanker in Strait of Hormuz Amid Regional Tensions

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps has claimed that they struck an oil tanker attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz. The state broadcaster reported that the attack was in response to what it called 'an illegal attempt' by the vessel to pass through the waterway.

Iran has asserted control over the strait since the US and Israel launched a war on February 28, according to the report. However, the Associated Press could not immediately confirm the claim.

The UK Maritime Trade Operations reported that there was a 'security incident' on the strait involving a tanker 16 nautical miles northeast of Khasab, Oman. The crew was safe and no environmental impact was reported, but it is unclear if this was related to the Iranian claim.