IRGC says it attacked six vessels near Strait of Hormuz

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Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy says it struck three oil tankers travelling through “unauthorised” routes in the Strait of Hormuz and three US-affiliated vessels “in other areas”. The claim was issued in a statement carried by Iranian broadcaster IRIB.

WHO: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy

WHAT: Said it struck three oil tankers and three US-affiliated vessels near the Strait of Hormuz

WHEN: Reported Sep 5, 2026 at 4:42 PM ET

WHERE: Strait of Hormuz

WHY: No specific cause was reported beyond the claim that the tankers were on “unauthorised” routes and the other vessels were targeted “in other areas”.

How this story developed (showing 18 of 18 earlier reports)

US strike and Iran attacks raise risk of escalation · Sep 11, 2026 at 6:10 AM ET
US Central Command denies Iran hit two Navy destroyers · Sep 9, 2026 at 9:13 AM ET
CENTCOM releases footage claiming Iranian ship sinking · Sep 9, 2026 at 3:08 AM ET
IRGC says it struck US destroyers DDG-119 and DDG-53 · Sep 9, 2026 at 12:08 AM ET
IRGC warns oil tankers off Kuwait, Bahrain will be targeted · Sep 8, 2026 at 9:09 PM ET
US strikes IRGC-linked Iranian tankers, official says · Sep 8, 2026 at 5:10 PM ET
Iran acting defence minister says Tehran can target US warships · Sep 8, 2026 at 12:08 AM ET
Ghalibaf warns US energy firms could face Iranian strikes · Sep 7, 2026 at 7:09 AM ET
Iran says it tested a new anti-ship missile over US ship · Sep 7, 2026 at 6:09 AM ET
Iran to impose restricted shipping zone near Hormuz · Sep 6, 2026 at 4:10 PM ET
Iran warns it may target South Korean assets over Hormuz · Sep 6, 2026 at 7:09 AM ET
Ghalibaf says Iran’s response to US attacks will be faster · Sep 6, 2026 at 6:09 AM ET
Iran condemns US attacks on commercial vessels as war crimes · Sep 5, 2026 at 4:10 PM ET
Iran warns of broader strikes on US warships · Sep 5, 2026 at 3:10 PM ET
Iran warns US of retaliation if Israel storms Lebanon ridge · Sep 3, 2026 at 9:11 AM ET
Iran warns “dark months” for US economy after attacks · Sep 3, 2026 at 9:11 AM ET
Iranian army warns response to US attacks will be widespread · Sep 2, 2026 at 4:10 AM ET
Iran warns of military response if US blockade intensifies · Sep 1, 2026 at 12:10 PM ET

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