What happened
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claimed they struck two oil tankers attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claimed the struck tankers were forced to halt, while other tankers altered course and returned.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claimed the attempted tanker passage used an undeclared route instead of the designated waterway near Iran.
Background and earlier position
Iran’s statements described effective control of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz through permission requirements and transit fees.
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