The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Wednesday it had targeted a U.S. oil tanker in Gulf waters after the vessel allegedly failed to comply with Iranian warnings.
In a statement, the IRGC said the tanker was struck after ignoring instructions issued by Iranian authorities while navigating the waters of the Persian Gulf.
The Iranian military force also called on all vessels to comply with the navigation rules it has announced for ships transiting the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
The strait is one of the world’s most important maritime chokepoints, through which a significant portion of global oil shipments passes, making any disruption there a major concern for international energy markets.
Iranian officials did not provide details about the extent of damage to the tanker or whether casualties were reported. There was no immediate confirmation from U.S. authorities regarding the incident.
The development comes amid escalating tensions in the region, raising fears that the confrontation could threaten shipping routes and energy supplies passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
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