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Iran Says It Hit US Tanker in Persian Gulf

Published March 5, 2026, 09:16
Iran Says It Hit US Tanker in Persian Gulf

Iran's Revolutionary Guard announced that it struck a US tanker in the northern part of the Gulf, with the vessel currently on fire according to Iranian state media. The news was initially reported by Iranian state television. According to the IRGC, this action is justified under international laws and resolutions, which allow the Islamic Republic of Iran to control passage through the Strait of Hormuz during times of war. This announcement comes amid a period of heightened tension in the region.