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IRGC strikes tanker and threatens ships beyond Strait of Hormuz

Original: Iran's IRGC strikes tanker and threatens to target ships beyond Hormuz Iran's Revolutionary Guard warned that vessels “v

Iran's Revolutionary Guard struck a commercial tanker and warned that vessels violating routes it has designated would be pursued and punished anywhere in the region. Maritime agencies reported two further strikes on commercial ships. The threats signal an escalation that could extend attacks on shipping well beyond the Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for global oil trade.

Why now: New attacks on commercial shipping and an expanded threat radius raise fears for global oil transport and maritime security.

IranIslamic Revolutionary Guard CorpsStrait of Hormuz

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• Iran's IRGC strikes tanker and threatens to target ships beyond Hormuz Iran's Revolutionary Guard warned that vessels “violating” its designated routes would be pursued and "punished" anywhere in the region, as maritime agencies reported two further strikes on commercial ships… · top_news

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