The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has confirmed that two gunboats belonging to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) opened fire on a tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
The incident occurred shortly after Iran announced it had reimposed restrictions on the vital waterway, citing “repeated breaches of trust” by the United States.
According to UKMTO, the tanker was fired upon while navigating the strategic chokepoint, which carries nearly 20% of global oil trade. Details about the vessel’s nationality, damage sustained, or crew safety have not yet been fully released.
The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most sensitive maritime routes. Any disruption here can trigger sharp increases in global oil prices and heighten geopolitical tensions in the region.
This latest development comes amid ongoing friction between Iran and Western powers over maritime security and freedom of navigation in the Gulf.
IDEA TELEVISION will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more details emerge from official sources.
