Iran Claims Seven Oil Tankers Damaged in Strait of Hormuz

Tehran says the vessels were attacked overnight and warned it would strike bases if the US facilitates passage.

Iran claims that seven oil tankers were attacked and damaged overnight in the Strait of Hormuz, news agency AP and The Times of India reported.

According to the report in The Times of India, Tehran warned that it would strike military bases if the United States facilitates the passage of vessels through the strait. The reports come amid growing fears of security escalation and a slide toward broader conflict in the region.

Specific details regarding the identity of the vessels, their ownership, or the exact extent of the damage have not yet been officially released.