Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has instructed crews aboard Iranian-flagged tankers in Kuwaiti and Bahraini waters to evacuate immediately, citing heightened risks after a recent U.S. military strike. The warning follows a direct threat from Tehran to retaliate by targeting commercial shipping in the region, escalating tensions in a strategically vital area. The move underscores growing concerns over potential disruptions to global oil flows amid rising hostilities between Iran and Western powers. Authorities in both countries have yet to confirm whether the tankers remain under threat or if evacuation measures are underway.
Iran's IRGC urges crews to leave tankers in Kuwait and Bahrain, warning it will target ships following US attack.
