[Iranian Revolutionary Guard: Strikes on 3 US-Linked Ships and 3 Oil Tankers] On the evening of the 5th local time, the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy stated in a statement that "US forces, out of desperation due to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, attacked three Iranian oil tankers, causing damage." In response, the IRGC Navy struck three oil tankers and three ships linked to the United States in the Strait of Hormuz. The Revolutionary Guard Navy warned that all ships in the Persian Gulf should avoid navigating illegal waterways, otherwise they will become targets. As of now, the US has not confirmed this.
