Iran's Revolutionary Guard says it struck tanker in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guard said it attacked the Togo-flagged Trend in the Strait of Hormuz, while a maritime monitor reported a nearby incident without confirming a link.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard said it struck the Togo-flagged tanker Trend after the vessel attempted to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a statement carried by state media. The Guard said the ship caught fire and stopped.
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations centre separately reported a security incident near Khasab, Oman, and said the crew was safe with no reported environmental impact. It did not confirm that its report concerned the same vessel.