IRGC source warns of far stronger response to any resumed oil smuggling in Strait of Hormuz

Single source · Strait of Hormuz (approximate) · 2026-10-23 23:45 UTC

An anonymous IRGC source, speaking to Fars news agency, says the Guard's response to any resumed oil smuggling would be far more forceful. The only listed claim is this threat; its headline, which says two supertankers using an unauthorised Hormuz route hit naval mines, is not supported by the claim's own summary.

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• Middle East Eye, 2026-10-23 23:45 UTC

First reported 2026-10-23 23:45 UTC; last updated 2026-10-23 23:51 UTC.

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