On the 31st (local time), Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said its navy struck and detained two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz that Iran said were violating a ban. The IRGC said the vessels attempted to transit despite warnings while under U.S. military escort. Four other tankers altered course and returned after warnings. Iran warned it would respond to any attempts to disrupt navigation in the area.

2026-07-31

On the 31st (local time), Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said its navy struck and detained two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz that Iran said were violating a ban. The IRGC said the vessels attempted to transit despite warnings while under U.S. military escort. Four other tankers altered course and returned after warnings. Iran warned it would respond to any attempts to disrupt navigation in the area.