The Zioneer reports that Iran has launched multiple anti-ship cruise missiles targeting vessels traveling through the Strait of Hormuz. The report follows earlier missile launches from southern Iran reported just before midnight. No details on interceptions or impacts are yet available.
At 02:11 Jerusalem time, Iran launched multiple anti-ship cruise missiles toward vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, according to The Zioneer Intelligence Desk's monitoring. This second missile wave comes hours after the initial launches from the Sirik area around midnight, as first reported by The Zioneer at 00:19 Jerusalem.
The Zioneer initially reported the missile firings at 22:33 Friday evening, with subsequent updates identifying the weapons as anti-ship cruise missiles launched from the Sirik area in southern Iran. Additional missile launches were reported later that night, though details remained unconfirmed. By 00:19 Saturday, The Zioneer confirmed the launch of anti-ship cruise missiles from Sirik. Source corroboration has evolved from preliminary Iranian reports to confirmed intelligence monitoring.
The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical flashpoint amid ongoing US-Iran hostilities. The Zioneer has previously reported on multiple exchanges in the waterway, including ballistic missile strikes on ships (Jul 7), additional missile launches at naval vessels (Jul 8), and cruise missile attacks on US warships (Jun 11, Jul 14). These operations occur against the backdrop of a broader direct confrontation that began in early 2026.
No information is yet available on whether the missiles were intercepted or struck any vessels, nor on the specific targets.
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