
IRGC Claims Mine Attack on Oil Tanker in Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Tensions
The IRGC has mined a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz and threatens to block unauthorized vessels, amid reports of a Greek-owned tanker’s possible seizure by Iran.

The IRGC has mined a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz and threatens to block unauthorized vessels, amid reports of a Greek-owned tanker’s possible seizure by Iran.

US forces conducted airstrikes on Iranian military and infrastructure sites in the Persian Gulf; Iran retaliated with attacks on US bases in Bahrain and Kuwait.

The US has lifted its naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, enabling record oil transit volumes amid ongoing US-Iran peace negotiations.

Iran has presented a detailed 14-point peace plan to the US, outlining demands to end the Middle East conflict, while Washington remains skeptical about the proposal's acceptance.

Oil prices surged over 7% as U.S. President Trump threatened a long-term blockade of Iran, raising concerns about supply disruptions through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.