The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has reportedly struck vessels in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, casting doubts on President Donald Trump‘s peace deal and the movement of ships through the waterway.
IRGC Struck Vessels
U.S. officials cited by Axios in a report said that the IRGC fired at least two missiles at ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz, with both ships receiving substantial damage, the report said.
However, the officials confirmed no casualties were reported during either incident. Separately, the Wall Street Journal also reported that the IRGC had struck two vessels in the area, citing a senior U.S. official in its report.
UKMTO Updates
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Center (UKMTO) said it had received a report of a vessel being struck by an “unknown projectile” approximately 10 miles east of Limah, Oman. The agency confirmed that there were no casualties on board the ship and no environmental damage to the surrounding area was reported.
OPEC+ Oil Surge, Iran War
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries plus (OPEC+) announced that it had reached an agreement to increase oil supply, adding over 188,000 barrels per day. Officials from Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman and more approved the adjustment during virtual talks on Sunday.
Meanwhile, uncertainty looms over talks between the U.S. and Iran after a senior Iranian official said that the Strait of Hormuz was still under Tehran’s command. This comes after the country had warned ships not to veer off the designated route in the Strait or risk getting struck.
Another challenge for peace could be in the form of Israeli strikes on Lebanon, as the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by Washington and Tehran stipulates an end to hostilities on all fronts, including Lebanon.
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