Iran attacks Togo-flagged tanker in Strait of Hormuz
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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attacked a Togo-flagged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel, identified as Trend, was fired upon and set ablaze after attempting an unauthorized passage. The attack follows Iran's closure of the strait to shipping in early July.
Key Facts
- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attacked the Togo-flagged tanker Trend in the Strait of Hormuz.
- The tanker was fired upon and caught fire after attempting an unauthorized passage through the strait.
- Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz to shipping in early July due to escalating military tensions.
- Mohsen Rezai, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, announced the strait's complete closure to navigation.
The Attack
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attacked a Togo-flagged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel, named Trend, was fired upon after attempting an illegal passage through the waterway. The tanker was struck and its movement halted, after which a fire broke out on board.
Strait Closure
The strait had been reopened after Iran and the United States signed a memorandum of understanding. In early July, Tehran again blocked movement through the waterway due to escalating military tensions. Mohsen Rezai, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, announced the strait's complete closure to navigation.
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