Tehran: (RightNow) Iran’s Revolutionary Guard claims to have attacked four oil tankers in the northern Arabian Gulf. The force states these vessels were transporting oil through unauthorized sea routes.

The Iranian force reports that the movements of the four tankers were detected, leading to simultaneous targeting. Following the attack, the tankers caught fire.

The Revolutionary Guard asserts that the tankers were using unauthorized routes, justifying the attack. Officials say further details of the incident are yet to be determined.

This incident poses a serious threat to regional security, as the identification of the vessels and the extent of damage remain unclear.

It is noteworthy that illegal activities of oil tankers in the Arabian Gulf have previously led to conflicts.