Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has struck two supertankers attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report by the Fars news agency.
The vessels reportedly ignored warnings from the Strait of Hormuz safety center, actions the IRGC characterized as endangering shipping in the area.
This incident represents a significant hardening of the military posture in the chokepoint, moving beyond previous warning shots to direct kinetic engagement with commercial traffic.
The attack intensifies the ongoing crisis in one of the world's most critical energy corridors.
The Strait of Hormuz handles a substantial portion of global seaborne oil trade, and any disruption to its flow carries immediate implications for Brent crude prices and global supply chains.
Market participants are likely to view this direct strike as a material increase in tail risk for tanker operators and energy exporters in the region.