Iran Attempts Strike on Tanker Using Omani Route in Strait of Hormuz, Projectile Falls Short

Iran reportedly attempted to strike a tanker transiting the Omani-authorized route in the Strait of Hormuz early Monday, according to an unverified report. The projectile exploded close to the vessel but caused no damage or casualties.

According to an unverified report, Iran attempted to strike a tanker transiting the Omani-authorized route in the Strait of Hormuz early Monday. The projectile exploded close to the vessel but caused no damage or casualties. As The Zioneer has reported, Iran has been conducting a campaign of maritime attacks in the strategic waterway, including strikes with ballistic missiles, drones, and naval mines, as part of an effort to enforce a blockade and punish regional states for bypassing IRGC oversight.

5 developments

1. 24 minutes ago · 01:48 · 3 AugLatest

   IRGC identified as the perpetrator of the tanker attack.

2. 01:41 · 3 Aug

   Iranian sources claim the targeted vessel was successfully hit.

3. 01:34 · 3 Aug

   Projectile exploded near tanker in Omani-authorized route; no damage or casualties.

• Strong20:39 · 7 JulIRGC attacked vessel in Strait of Hormuz overnight, Channel 14 reports
• Strong21:17 · 18 JulIRGC Navy releases footage of drone attack on oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz
• Developing19:13 · 12 JulIranian report: IRGC strikes US warships near Hormuz
• Developing19:08 · 27 JunBritish tanker attacked in Strait of Hormuz, Iranian-linked source says

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