Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is accused of attacking seven tankers in the Strait of Hormuz in a single day, with reports alleging four vessels were struck directly and three others hit by naval mines. Tehran has also reportedly refused negotiations until its seven demands are met through mediators, keeping tensions with Washington high. Are these attacks an attempt by Iran’s new leadership under Mojtaba Khamenei to demonstrate control over the world’s critical oil corridor and challenge Donald Trump?
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