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Tanker ordered by Iran’s IRGC to turn back in Hormuz or risk being hit, UKMTO says

October 5, 2026 4:21 AM
Reuters


A tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz was hailed by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and instructed to turn back or risk being targeted, United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Monday.

The tanker complied with the instruction, UKMTO said, adding that the incident occurred 11 nautical miles north of Khasab, Oman.

(Reporting by Jana Choukeir; Editing by Joe Bavier)

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