Iranian sources have confirmed that recent fire at vessels in the Strait of Hormuz was carried out by Iranian forces, according to security analyst Yair Goldblatt. No details on the specific ships targeted or casualties were provided.
Security analyst Yair Goldblatt reported Saturday evening that Iranian sources have confirmed that the fire at ships in the Strait of Hormuz was Iranian. The confirmation comes after earlier reports of explosions and fire in the strategic waterway, though the specific incident referred to remains unclear.
The Zioneer has previously covered multiple incidents of Iranian attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, including ballistic missile strikes on vessels in July and reported warning shots in June and August. Iran has been enforcing a blockade of the strait amid heightened regional tensions.
No additional details on the identity of the targeted ships or any damage have been provided. The claims could not be independently verified.
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