Iranian media say ship attacked in Hormuz after attempting to take US-backed route
We have more details on the attack on the tanker attack.
The IRIB state broadcaster is reporting that an oil tanker attempting to pass through the Omani route in the Strait of Hormuz was attacked "after ignoring repeated warnings".
According to the broadcaster, citing anonymous sources, the vessel was planning to travel through the waterway with the support of the US Navy.
So far, no Iranian official has made a statement on the matter.
