Iran's Revolutionary Guard Says It Struck Tankers and US Ships After American Attack

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) navy announced on Saturday that it had targeted three oil tankers navigating unauthorized routes in the Strait of Hormuz, along with three additional US vessels in other locations. The claim was made in an official statement, though there was no immediate confirmation from Washington.

The announcement comes after US Central Command reported that American forces had struck three Iranian oil tankers on the same day. One of those tankers was hit off the coast of Kharg Island, which serves as a critical hub for Iran's oil exports.

The Strait of Hormuz is a strategically vital waterway through which a significant portion of the world's oil passes, making any military activity there a matter of global concern. The region has seen heightened tensions in recent months, with both sides engaging in retaliatory actions.

As of now, the full scope of damage from either side's strikes remains unclear, and no further details have been released by either Iran or the United States regarding the incidents.