Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard says it hit an oil tanker in the Persian Gulf
Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, Tehran, March 7 - The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stated on the 7th that it struck a tanker flying the flag of the Marshall Islands in the central Persian Gulf that day, referring to the tanker as a "U.S. asset." (End)
Classification
Analytical Domain
Tactical
Primary Category
Military Operations
Subcategory
Naval Engagement
SALUTE Report
Size
Not specified
Activity
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps struck a tanker
Location
Persian Gulf
Unit
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
Time
March 7
Equipment
tanker
Summary
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps struck a tanker in the Persian Gulf on March 7, claiming it was an 'American asset' and that it was flying the flag of the Marshall Islands.
Key Facts
- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed to have struck a tanker in the Persian Gulf.
- The tanker was flying the flag of the Marshall Islands.
- Iran referred to the tanker as an 'American asset'.
- The incident occurred on March 7.