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IRGC Issues Transit Instructions Following Tanker Incidents in Hormuz Strait

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 6
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The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported three tanker incidents in the Hormuz Strait within a 24-hour period. According to the report, a crude oil tanker had been struck by unknown projectiles, and a separate inbound liquefied petroleum gas tanker was also reportedly hit by an unknown projectile. A third incident involved a tanker transiting inbound to the area of Khasab, where the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps hailed the vessel and instructed it to turn back or face targeting. The captain of that vessel confirmed compliance with the instructions.

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Why it matters

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The incidents occurred in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global chokepoint. The IRGC's actions and instructions regarding vessel transits introduce significant operational risk to maritime traffic in the region. This heightened activity follows incidents in regional waters days earlier.

The IRGC has been active in the region, including using Larak Island for rocket launches and conducting actions affecting maritime incidents near Khasab.

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Who's involved

  • Islamic Revolutionary Guard CorpsMilitary organization issuing instructions regarding vessel transits in the Hormuz Strait.
  • OmanSovereign state whose territory includes the incident location of Khasab.
  • KhasabCity and port in Oman where IRGC units operate as a base for maritime activities.
  • HormuzChokepoint in the Strait of Hormuz where the incidents took place.

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  1. Sonowal confirmed the safety of seafarers aboard the tanker MT LOUISE 1 after it was targeted near Khasab, Oman.Sub-event
  2. IRGC issues instructions regarding vessel transits following an incident near Khasab coast.1 source

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