https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-s-irgc-strikes-tanker-and-threatens-to-target-ships-beyond-hormuzContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-s-irgc-strikes-tanker-and-threatens-to-target-ships-beyond-hormuzhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-s-irgc-strikes-tanker-and-threatens-to-target-ships-beyond-hormuz#u133248Sun, 18 Oct 2026 20:47:00 +0000Iran's Revolutionary Guard is striking commercial ships in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, claiming vessels used unauthorized routes or cooperated with the US military. The IRGC has hit at least three tankers, including one supertanker that reportedly exploded after striking a mine. Tehran now warns it will pursue and punish ships anywhere in the region and threatens to target undersea cables and AI centers if war resumes. These actions coincide with a surge in attacks that have rattled oil markets and reached wartime highs.Why it mattersThe Strait of Hormuz is a critical choke