On Oct. 5 local time UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said an oil tanker
transiting the Strait of Hormuz was hailed by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard
Corps and told to turn back or face attack. The incident occurred about 11
nautical miles north of Al Seeb, Oman, in the Sea of Oman. The vessel’s master
confirmed the ship turned back as instructed. Authorities are investigating.
UKMTO urges vessels to exercise caution and report any suspicious activity.