Reported claim

The IRGC claimed that two oil tankers were attempting to enter and exit the Strait of Hormuz south route under coercion by the US Army.

high confidence 1 outlet · 1 report

Strengthened after Middle East Eye reported it.

Belief History

Jul 20 Jul 20

Sources

Middle East Eye supports medium reliability
enter and exit the unsafe and dangerous route
Jul 20, 2026

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