The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps navy said on the 12th it struck a large tanker in the Strait of Hormuz after the vessel switched off its navigation systems and attempted to leave despite warnings. IRGC media said this was the third large tanker struck in two days while trying to exit the strait. The IRGC warned any merchant ship or tanker that cooperates with U.S. forces in the Strait of Hormuz or the Persian Gulf will face decisive action by its units.

2026-10-12

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps navy said on the 12th it struck a large tanker in the Strait of Hormuz after the vessel switched off its navigation systems and attempted to leave despite warnings. IRGC media said this was the third large tanker struck in two days while trying to exit the strait. The IRGC warned any merchant ship or tanker that cooperates with U.S. forces in the Strait of Hormuz or the Persian Gulf will face decisive action by its units.