Pakistan, Sept. 9 -- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed attacks on several vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The claim comes amid rising tensions between Iran and the United States. According to Iran's semi-official Tasnim news , the IRGC targeted two US naval vessels and eight oil tankers. It also claimed attacks on 10 other ships in the strategic waterway.

The IRGC said the attacks were carried out in response to what it called US aggression. It accused Washington of provocative actions and hostile intentions against Iran. The Iranian force also said the targeted vessels entered a restricted and unsafe area of the Strait of Hormuz. It claimed the ships attempted to cross the area with US support.

Meanwhile, the...