Iran's Revolutionary Guard Wields Power in Strait of Hormuz

The Revolutionary Guard Corps in Iran has claimed responsibility for striking an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, citing an attempt to transit without authorization.

The incident occurred on Thursday night and targeted the Togo-flagged vessel named Trend. The Revolutionary Guard warned that any ship attempting to cross without permission would face destruction.

The attack comes amid heightened tensions across Middle Eastern maritime routes, with large pro-government demonstrations taking place in Tehran. Diplomatic fallout is expected, with international reactions already underway.