Gulf tension: Claims of destroyed tankers and downed drone
Conflicting reports from Iran claim oil tankers were destroyed in the Strait of Hormuz and a US drone was downed in the area.
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are escalating. According to reports by IranWire and Kan 11, Iran's Revolutionary Guard claims that four oil tankers were destroyed after striking naval mines in the region. Simultaneously, Iranian sources reported that they downed a US drone flying over the strait this morning. Further details regarding the identity of the vessels, their condition, or confirmation of the claims regarding the drone have not yet been released.