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

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

​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.

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