New Delhi, Apr 18: A tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz has reported coming under fire from two gunboats operated by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said, reports BBC.
According to the advisory, the incident occurred around 20 nautical miles north-east of Oman. The tanker and its crew are reported to be safe, with no immediate reports of casualties or major damage.
In a separate development, at least two other merchant vessels have also reported being struck by gunfire while attempting to pass through the strait, according to three sources cited by Reuters as reported by the BBC.
The incidents underscore rising security risks in the strategically crucial waterway, a key route for global oil shipments, amid heightened tensions in the region.
