IRGC strikes oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed a strike on a Togo-flagged oil tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian officials characterized the vessel's movement as an 'illegal passage' and warned against further unauthorized transit through the waterway. The strike resulted in a fire on the vessel, escalating tensions in the region as Iran continues to assert control over maritime traffic in the strategic chokepoint amid ongoing geopolitical friction with Western powers.
Date: September 18, 2026
Location: Middle East, Iran
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: naval
Severity: HIGH
Source: Times of India