According to Xinhua and Iranian state media, two Iranian tankers near the Strait of Hormuz requested assistance after an incident that Iran’s Foreign Ministry called U.S. aggression and a ceasefire violation.
Two Iranian oil tankers, identified by Xinhua as SEASTARIII and SEVDA, reportedly requested assistance on the 8th after coming under attack near the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian state media later reported that Iran’s Foreign Ministry condemned U.S. Navy action against the two tankers, calling it aggression and a violation of the ceasefire agreement. The available reports do not provide further details on the exact nature of the incident, damage, casualties, or additional official confirmation.