IRGC says it struck tanker attempting 'illegal passage' through Strait of Hormuz

On Thursday, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy struck a Togo-flagged oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. According to Iranian state media reports, the vessel was targeted because it was attempting to make an illegal passage through the strategic waterway.

The strike caused the tanker to catch fire, leading the vessel to come to a halt following the attack. The incident highlights ongoing tensions and security enforcement by Iranian forces within the Strait of Hormuz.