Tanker attacked by IRGC in Strait of Hormuz

An oil tanker attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz was struck and stopped by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), which said a fire broke out on board.

"The Togo‑flagged tanker Trend <...> attempted to illegally pass through the Strait of Hormuz; as a result, it was struck and came to a halt due to a fire",

the IRGC said.

The strike was carried out by IRGC naval forces. Shipping traffic in the strait has fallen to record lows this week.