Iran’s armed forces on Sunday turned back two oil tankers attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz, according to Tasnim News, a media outlet close to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The report said the tankers, sailing under the flags of Botswana and Angola, were forced to change course and retreat after Iranian forces intervened.

The move follows Iran’s earlier declaration that it would keep the Strait of Hormuz closed until the United States lifts its naval blockade on Iranian ports. Since that announcement, Tehran has maintained a strict posture over the vital maritime route, which is crucial for global energy supply.

The incident underscores heightened tensions in the region and signals Iran’s continued enforcement of its blockade policy in one of the world’s most strategic waterways.