ISLAMABAD: Indian media outlets and social media posts claim that Iran destroyed a Pakistani oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. The news emerged a day after the US President Donald Trump said that Iran allowed their eight oil shipments with Pakistani flags.
The Claim
Indian outlets and social media posts claim that Tehran targeted a Pakistani tanker after accusing Islamabad of secretly diverting oil shipments to the United States.
The Facts
There is no evidence that Iran has targeted any Pakistani oil tanker. No official statement from Iranian authorities supports the claim.
While tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have led to incidents involving vessels from other countries, none of the reported cases involve a Pakistani tanker.
No credible international media outlet has reported such an attack. The claims appear to be based on unverified and misleading information circulating online.
Verdict
False. The claim that Iran destroyed a Pakistani oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz is baseless and not supported by any verified source.
