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Iran’s IRGC claims strikes on oil tankers and US-linked vessels in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's IRGC naval forces claimed strikes on three oil tankers using an 'unauthorised route' and three US-linked vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil chokepoint. This escalation follows reported US military actions in the region and highlights ongoing Iran-US tensions affecting global energy security. The incident underscores the strategic vulnerability of maritime trade routes and has implications for international law, regional stability, and India's energy imports.
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- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Naval Force claimed responsibility for the strikes
- Three oil tankers allegedly using an 'unauthorised route' were targeted in the Strait of Hormuz
- Three vessels allegedly affiliated with the United States were also struck
- Strait of Hormuz is a strategic chokepoint for ~20% of global oil trade
- Incident follows reported US military actions, escalating Iran-US tensions in the region
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