Iran Strikes Oil Tanker in Strait of Hormuz Over Unauthorized Transit

Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have escalated after Iran claimed its Revolutionary Guard Corps targeted a Togo-flagged oil tanker, the Trend, on Thursday night.

The Iranian state media reported that the tanker was attempting to pass through the strategic waterway without authorization, prompting Tehran's decision to strike it.

This incident marks a significant escalation in tensions in the region following the US-Israel military action against Iran earlier this year. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most important energy corridors, making any disruption there a major concern for international shipping and oil markets.