IRGC escalates strikes on US-UAE oil shuttle in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's IRGC has intensified attacks on vessels allegedly involved in a US-UAE shuttle operation moving crude oil through the Strait of Hormuz, marking a direct escalation against Gulf oil flows. The strikes target a critical chokepoint, raising risks of supply disruption and regional conflict. Details on vessel damage and casualties remain unconfirmed.
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IRGC Escalates Maritime Attacks in Strait of Hormuz; Tankers Struck, Mine Detonated
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has significantly escalated maritime attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, targeting multiple oil tankers with projectiles and drones. A supertanker reportedly struck a naval mine and exploded, according to Iranian footage and claims. Attribution for most incidents remains unconfirmed by independent sources, but the pattern indicates a deliberate campaign to disrupt oil flows and pressure US allies.