IRGC claims strikes on six vessels near Strait of Hormuz, warns ships

Iran's IRGC Navy claims it attacked three oil tankers on unauthorized routes in the Strait of Hormuz and three US-affiliated vessels elsewhere, urging ships to avoid suspicious movements or face targeting. The claim is unverified and escalates existing tensions in the strait, a critical chokepoint for global oil transit. This marks a significant escalation in direct attacks on commercial shipping, raising risks of supply disruption and potential US-Iran confrontation.