From euronews · Babak Kamiar · · 1m 10s
Iran's IRGC strikes tanker near Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guard fires oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz, threatens wider attacks.
In brief
Iran's Revolutionary Guard fires oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz, threatens wider attacks. Iran's Revolutionary Guard attacked an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz and warned ships using unauthorized routes would face punishment across the region. Originally reported by euronews.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard claims strike
Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed responsibility for setting an oil tanker ablaze in the Strait of Hormuz.
“Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed responsibility on Friday for setting an oil tanker ablaze in the Strait of Hormuz”
IRGC threatens wider attacks
The IRGC warned vessels 'violating' its designated routes would be pursued and 'punished' anywhere in the region.
“In a statement, the IRGC warned that action against 'violating' vessels would no longer be confined to the Strait of Hormuz”
IRGC blames US military
The IRGC laid blame for the incidents on the US military, accusing Washington of interfering with shipping and insurance companies.
“The IRGC laid blame for the incidents in the strait on the US military, accusing Washington of interfering in the decisions of shipping and insurance companies”
Tanker attack details
The IRGC targeted the engine room and propulsion system of the MV Sun Shine, a Natwit tanker, causing a fire on board.
“The IRGC said it targeted the engine room and propulsion system of the MV Sun Shine, a tanker belonging to the company Natwit”
US clears shipping lanes
US Central Command reported clearing the strait's main shipping lanes and removing naval mines from principal transit routes.
“US Central Command said on Friday it had cleared the strait's main shipping lanes, removed naval mines from principal transit routes, and declared them open to all vessels not in violation of US maritime sanctions against Iran”
Recent attack pattern
At least 12 attacks on oil tankers and gas carriers were recorded in the strait between 28 September and 5 October.
“At least 12 attacks, attempted attacks or harassment incidents targeting oil tankers and gas carriers were recorded in the strait between 28 September and 5 October”
The key point
Iran's Revolutionary Guard attacked an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz and warned ships using unauthorized routes would face punishment across the region.
