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The IRGC stated the vessels were attempting to traverse a prohibited route and had switched off identification systems. 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The IRGC stated the vessels were attempting to traverse a prohibited route south of the Strait and had switched off their navigation and identification systems to pass covertly. The corps also claimed two other vessels were seized and a US-made MQ-9 drone was shot down."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The United Kingdom Maritime and Trade Operations (UKMTO) Center reported that an oil tanker passing through the Strait of Hormuz was hit by an unknown projectile. The IRGC's announcement on Sunday stated that the tankers had violated regulations by traveling on an unauthorized route."},{"type":"heading","text":"Disagreement on vessel status"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The IRGC announced that four oil tankers were destroyed and two other vessels were seized. 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