Tehran, September 6 (Daily Kiran) : Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a warning that led three ships attempting to pass through the Hormuz Strait to change their course and return. The vessels included two oil tankers and a liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier.
According to semi-official news agency Fars, maritime tracking data revealed that the returning ships consisted of the oil tanker Velos Amber, flagged under the Marshall Islands, the Liberian-flagged Bravo oil tanker, and the Qatari LNG carrier Al Shehaniya, also registered under the Marshall Islands.
Reports indicate that the IRGC navy warned these ships that the southern route of the Hormuz Strait was closed, prompting their decision to turn back.
This incident occurs amid escalating maritime tensions between Iran and the United States. Earlier, the IRGC claimed that its aerospace forces targeted a U.S. aircraft carrier and a destroyer with multiple ballistic missiles. The IRGC accused the U.S. warships of harassing Iranian vessels and participating in a naval blockade against the country.
In an official statement, the IRGC claimed that both U.S. ships retreated from the conflict zone after sustaining damage. They also warned that continued “hostile and aggressive” actions by the U.S. would lead to a “strong response” from Iranian armed forces.
On Saturday night, the IRGC navy stated that it had targeted three oil tankers in the Hormuz Strait and three other vessels associated with the U.S. in various regions. Iran claims these actions were in retaliation for U.S. attacks.
In contrast, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) reported on social media that American forces attacked three Iranian oil-laden ships following missile fire from the IRGC towards U.S. naval vessels patrolling the area.
Tensions in the region continue to rise, highlighting the fragile security dynamics in the Strait of Hormuz.
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