Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on March 5, 2026, that its forces had successfully targeted a U.S.-flagged oil tanker in the northern Persian Gulf amid the escalating conflict with the United States and Israel.

According to Iranian state media and the IRGC statement, the vessel was struck—likely by a missile—causing it to catch fire and rendering it unable to continue its journey, with reports indicating significant damage and an ongoing blaze. This claim, broadcast on state television, came alongside warnings that passage through the Strait of Hormuz would fall under full Iranian control during wartime, effectively threatening to restrict or attack U.S., Israeli, and allied shipping in the vital chokepoint for global oil trade. While there has been no immediate independent confirmation from U.S. or Western sources, and some maritime reports suggest the incident may involve a misidentified or linked vessel (such as one flagged under a different registry near Kuwait with reported explosions and oil leaks), the announcement heightens fears of broader disruptions to energy supplies and marks a sharp escalation in Iran’s retaliatory actions against American assets in the region.

Grab your popcorn Americans, this is going to be a fucking shit show! #ww3

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