The governor of Asaluyeh County in southern Iran says that this morning, the US attacked 10 'fishing boats' at the fishing pier of the town of Benood. The report, carried by Abu Ali Express, is unverified, and the US has not commented.
The governor of Asaluyeh County reported on Thursday afternoon that US forces struck 10 'fishing boats' at the fishing pier of the town of Benood in southern Iran. The claim, published via Abu Ali Express, states the attack occurred this morning. No further details on casualties or damage were provided. The report is unverified, and the US military has not issued a statement.
The incident follows reports earlier today (14:15) of US strikes on oil refining facilities in Asaluyeh, as covered by The Zioneer. The two attacks may be part of a broader US operation targeting Iranian assets along the Gulf coast. Over the past month, the US has conducted a series of strikes on Iranian coastal targets, including infrastructure in Sirik and other locations, in response to Iranian threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Zioneer has not independently verified the governor's report. The US has not commented on the allegations.
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