Iranian Regime Confirms Hitting 2 Tankers in Oman Waters

TEHRAN, Jul 14: Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed it struck and disabled two "offending" supertankers in the Strait of Hormuz, alleging the vessels ignored repeated warnings after being "deceived by the US" into using the southern shipping route through Omani waters with their navigation systems switched off.

In a statement carried by Iranian state media, the IRGC described the ships as "rogue" vessels and said they were "hit and disabled." The military did not provide evidence to support the claim or identify the tankers.

The statement came hours after the United Arab Emirates accused Iran of targeting two Emirati oil tankers in Omani waters near the Strait of Hormuz. According to the UAE, the missile attack killed one Indian crew member and injured eight others.

The competing claims further heighten tensions in one of the world's most strategically important maritime corridors, with no independent confirmation yet available regarding the IRGC's account.