IRGC: We attacked a tanker trying to cross the Strait of Hormuz

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced an attack on a gas tanker attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz via an "illegal route." A fire broke out in the engine room. The IRGC blamed the United States, threatening an increase in such incidents and an expansion of punitive measures across the entire region.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced an attack on a "giant vessel carrying gas" that was attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz via an "illegal route." As a result of the attack, a fire broke out in the engine room. The IRGC blamed the United States for the incident, stating that "if its interference continues, such incidents will only increase." The statement also said that companies "misled by the US" would face sanctions, and punitive measures would be applied against all vessels owned by violating companies. The IRGC warned that from now on, actions against vessels violating Iranian laws would not be limited to the Strait of Hormuz — any vessel sailing on an unauthorized route anywhere in the region would be punished. The article is a reprint of the IRGC statement without independent verification or comments from other parties.