US Iran War Updates: Iran’s IRGC claimed direct missile strike on US-linked oil tanker setting massive blaze in northern Persian Gulf now according to reports. Attack marks Day 12 of US-Israel-Iran war crippling vital shipping lanes. Tehran declared Strait of Hormuz under exclusive Iranian control barring US Israel Europe vessels while permitting only China Russia passage.​
What Tankers Hit in Gulf Attack Wave
IRGC missile slammed unnamed US tanker sparking uncontrollable fire northern Persian Gulf. Thai bulk carrier Mayuree Naree took two projectiles 11 nautical miles north Oman engine room inferno forced 20 crew evacuation. Marshall Islands bulker Star Gwyneth suffered two-meter hull breach 50 nautical miles northwest Dubai. Japanese container One Majesty reported stern damage anchored 52 nautical miles from Strait Hormuz entrance.
🚨 IRAN TARGETS OIL TANKER! A massive fire is observed at oil tanker in the northern Persian Gulf.
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) March 11, 2026
Why Iran Declared Strait of Hormuz Blockade
Tehran asserts wartime navigation jurisdiction demanding explicit permission for transit. IRGC chief Alire Tangs warned ignoring advisories guarantees ensnarement like struck vessels. UKMTO confirmed three separate incidents Wednesday tying directly to Iranian operations. Strategic shutdown handles 20% global oil flow creating instant energy crisis worldwide. China Russia exempted signaling geopolitical alignments.
How Oil Markets Reacted to Tanker Assaults
Brent crude rocketed 20% since war ignition as Strait closure paralyzed Gulf exports. International Energy Agency authorized unprecedented 400 million barrel emergency reserve release. Commercial shipping halted with major lines rerouting around Africa Cape of Good Hope. War risk insurance premiums prepare Monday explosion following underwriter reassessments. Asian refineries governments scramble stockpile reserves.​
What US Military Actions Provoked IRGC Response
US submarine sank Iranian frigate IRIS Dena Indian Ocean March 11. CENTCOM destroyed 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels Strait approaches March 10 preventing potential blockades. Earlier strikes neutralized ballistic missile drone infrastructure limiting Tehran’s conventional responses. IRGC maritime campaign represents asymmetric retaliation hitting economic lifelines. Gulf states oil refineries airports now face direct threats.​
FAQs: US Iran War
Q: What US-linked vessel did IRGC claim striking.
A: Unnamed oil tanker northern Persian Gulf currently engulfed in fire.
Q: Which Strait of Hormuz ships suffered hits.
A: Mayuree Naree Star Gwyneth One Majesty plus Abu Dhabi coast explosions.
Q: What oil market reaction followed attacks.
A: Brent crude 20% surge IEA 400 million barrel emergency release.
Q: Why does Iran exempt China Russia vessels.
A: Wartime navigation control permits allied passage bars US Israel Europe.
Disclaimer: This information is based on inputs from news agency reports. TSG does not independently confirm the information provided by the relevant sources.
