Iranian Military Warns: Will Attack Oil Tankers in Kuwait and Bahrain Ports, Crew Members Must Evacuate Immediately

Source: Global Times
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On the evening of the 8th local time, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran issued an urgent warning regarding the U.S. military's attack on Iranian oil tankers.

The Revolutionary Guard warned that, in light of the U.S. military's heinous acts of attacking multiple Iranian oil tankers, Iran warns all tanker crews docked in the ports of Kuwait and Bahrain that, due to these ports harboring U.S. military forces, regardless of whether the tankers are anchored or docked, the crews should leave immediately, as they will become targets of attack.

On the evening of the 8th local time, a reporter from the station learned from Iranian sources that an Iranian oil tanker was attacked by U.S. military missiles 4 miles from Hark Island. Local sources reported that there were no casualties in the incident, and the tanker crew is in the process of evacuating. Relevant authorities are investigating the specifics of the incident.

(Reporter: Li Jiannan)

Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Tactical
Primary Category
Military Operations
Subcategory
Naval Engagement
SALUTE Report
Size
Not specified
Activity
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps issued a warning to all crew members of tankers docked in Kuwait and Bahrain to evacuate immediately due to potential attacks.
Location
Kuwait · Bahrain
Unit
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
Time
Evening of the 8th
Equipment
missiles
Summary

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned tanker crews to evacuate from Kuwait and Bahrain ports due to potential attacks following a U.S. missile strike on an Iranian tanker. The warning was issued on the evening of the 8th, emphasizing that vessels in these ports could become targets. No casualties were reported in the missile attack, and investigations are ongoing.

Key Facts
  • Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned tanker crews to evacuate from Kuwait and Bahrain ports.
  • The warning follows a missile attack by U.S. forces on an Iranian tanker.
  • No casualties were reported from the missile attack on the Iranian tanker.
  • The Iranian authorities are investigating the missile attack incident.