Iran's Revolutionary Guard claims attacks on 3 oil tankers, 3 US vessels
Iran's Revolutionary Guard says it targeted three oil tankers and three US ships, warning Gulf vessels against suspicious movements amid rising tensions.
Key Takeaways
AIIran's Revolutionary Guard Navy announced on Saturday that it had targeted three oil tankers transiting what it described as unauthorized routes in the Strait of Hormuz, as well as three American vessels in separate locations.
The Revolutionary Guard said it had warned all ships in the Gulf and areas near the Strait of Hormuz against what it called "suspicious" movements.
There has been no confirmation yet from the United States regarding the alleged targeting of the three vessels mentioned by the Revolutionary Guard.
The Iranian announcement comes just hours after US Central Command said it had targeted three Iranian oil tankers, including one off Kharg Island, in response to ballistic missile attacks on American warships.