Iran claims to have seized ‘offending’ oil tanker in Gulf of Oman

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed to have seized the oil tanker Ocean Koi in the Gulf of Oman, stating that the vessel was attempting to 'disrupt oil exports and the interests of the Iranian nation'. The IRGC emphasized its commitment to powerfully defend Iran's interests in its territorial waters. This incident marks a shift in Iran's maritime strategy, which will introduce new rules for navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.