Commodities
IRGC Navy Halts Oil Tankers in Strait of Hormuz Amid Tensions
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy in Iran has claimed to have intercepted and stopped three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, citing alleged violations.
In a statement, the IRGC said that the vessels ignored its warnings before being targeted, but did not provide details on their identities or the nature of the alleged infractions.
The incident is the latest escalation in tensions between the US and Iran, with both sides trading attacks and accusations in recent weeks.