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IRGC says it attacked six vessels near Strait of Hormuz - Middle East Eye

Middle East Eye · September 5, 2026 · Week 2026-36

Summary

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for attacking six vessels near the Strait of Hormuz. This action represents a significant military escalation in the world's most critical energy chokepoint, directly threatening the security of oil and LNG tankers from major GCC producers.

Strategic Implication

The attacks will immediately increase geopolitical risk premiums for crude oil and elevate shipping and insurance costs for all energy exports transiting the Gulf.

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