Commodities
Revolutionary Guards Strike Oil Tanker in Strait of Hormuz
The Iranian Revolutionary Guards have claimed responsibility for striking an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. The incident occurred on Thursday, with reports of a fire breaking out on board and being extinguished.
According to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), a ship was hit by an 'unknown projectile', causing a fire that was put out.
The Iranian Revolutionary Guards stated that the Togo-flagged oil tanker, 'Trend', had attempted to make an 'illegal passage' through the strait, prompting them to take action. The incident is part of a larger dispute between Iran and Western countries over control of the strategic waterway.