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IRGC strikes three tankers near Hormuz over ‘US links’

Al Jazeera · 2026-11-09

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• What happened: IRGC strikes three tankers near Hormuz over ‘US links’ IRGC strikes three tankers near Hormuz over ‘US links’ An oil tanker caught fire near the Strait of Hormuz after Iran’s IRGC said it had struck three tankers on Sunday for using ‘unauthorised routes’ through the waterway in coordination with the US military. IRGC s... • Why it matters: This update may be relevant for Cyprus residents, visitors, businesses or policymakers. • What to watch next: Follow CyprusDailyLife for updates.

IRGC strikes three tankers near Hormuz over ‘US links’

An oil tanker caught fire near the Strait of Hormuz after Iran’s IRGC said it had struck three tankers on Sunday for using ‘unauthorised routes’ through the waterway in coordination with the US military.

Source: Al Jazeera
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