US says IRGC attacked 3 ships, Hormuz closed

Axios reports at least three attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, with two of the targeted vessels being Indian tankers.

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Strait of Hormuz

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Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 13:15 UTC

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A U.S. defense official has confirmed to Axios that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) conducted at least three separate attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz today. The incidents included one vessel being hit by an unknown projectile and a tanker being fired upon by IRGC gunboats. Two of the targeted ships were Indian tankers, though no injuries have been reported. These attacks underscore the ongoing volatility in the critical global oil chokepoint.

Updates · 3

18 AprMiddle East Spectator — MES

A U.S. intelligence official confirms the Strait of Hormuz is under full IRGC control and is 'effectively closed'.

18 AprFrente Militar y Geopolítico

A U.S. defense official has provided confirmation of the attacks to Axios, formally attributing them to the IRGC.

18 Apr@MonitorX99800

The report specifies that two of the targeted ships were Indian tankers.

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e/eineurope · topic · T-00776cycle Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 13:15 UTC · first reported 18 Apr