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2026-07-14 09:30:10
[Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Claims to Attack and Destroy Two "Violating Vessels"] On the 14th local time, according to the Public Relations Department of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, two foreign oil tankers ignored repeated navigation warnings from Iran, illegally entered the waters near the Strait of Hormuz, and shut down their navigation systems, seriously endangering navigational safety. The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, in accordance with relevant laws and regulations, took necessary measures to deal with the aforementioned "violating vessels" according to law. The two oil tankers have been attacked and destroyed. Iran also stated that the safety and smooth flow of traffic in the Strait of Hormuz is crucial to global energy supply, and Iran will continue to ensure normal navigation in the strait in accordance with the law, while resolutely responding to any illegal acts that threaten regional security. Regarding the specific circumstances of this incident, relevant Iranian departments have launched further investigations and will release more information in due course. (CCTV)
