Iran’s IRGC claims attack on Togolese oil tanker for 'illegal transit' in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Thursday that a Togo-flagged oil tanker was struck while attempting to make an “illegal passage” through the Strait of Hormuz, Arab news reported.
The IRGC added the tanker came to a halt after catching fire. The Iranian military also stated that it still controls the critical waterway and will not allow the passage of any aggressor.
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he was approaching a major decision on whether to resume large-scale attacks on Iran, as Washington weighs how to bring the months-long war to an end, according to Axios.
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Thursday that a report has been received of a security incident in the Strait of Hormuz 16 nautical miles northeast of Khasab, Oman.
Market reaction
At the time of writing, the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) is down 1.12% on the day at $96.40.
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