Oil Tankers Hit in Strait of Hormuz Amid Uncertainty Over Attack Responsibility

An incident has occurred in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for oil transportation. Iranian media outlets have reported that two oil tankers were hit in this region.

The first tanker involved was identified as the Ore Vinst by Fars news agency, an outlet affiliated with Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). It is claimed that the vessel had switched off its tracking system as it entered the strait and was reportedly under US escort at the time of the incident.

The reports from Iranian media state that an explosion was heard in the Strait of Hormuz, and a commercial vessel was targeted while heading toward Oman. However, neither outlet has specified who is responsible for the reported attack.