This policy shift follows two strikes within 24 hours on tankers near the northern coast of Qatar and the port of Fujairah in the UAE. The attack on the supertanker Dhalkut in the Gulf of Oman, the first in that specific area in more than 6 months, caused a large oil spill. US military aircraft have patrolled the site while the USS George Washington, the only US carrier remaining in the region, is stationed 500 km from Fujairah.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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IRGC Vows to Punish Vessels Anywhere in Gulf Region
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The Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran has claimed responsibility for striking a liquefied petroleum gas carrier, reporting a major fire in the ship's engine room and propulsion system. In an official statement, the IRGC announced that vessels using "illegal" or unauthorized routes will now be pursued and "punished" throughout the wider area rather than being limited to the Strait of Hormuz. Shipping companies collaborating with the US were specifically warned that their vessels could face punitive measures and sanctions.
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