Iran reports attacks on ships in Strait of Hormuz

Iranian media are reporting attacks on ships in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, according to a single Tehran-linked source. No additional details on the vessels' identity, the method of attack, or damage have been provided, and the report remains unverified.

Iranian media are reporting attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a single Tehran-linked source cited by Barak Betesh (i24NEWS). The report, which comes at 23:52 Jerusalem, provides no details on the vessels targeted, the method of attack, or casualties. The strait has been the focus of heightened tensions in recent days, with the IRGC declaring a blockade and claiming strikes on vessels attempting to cross. The Zioneer has reported extensively on these claims, including the IRGC's declaration of a closure, its claims of striking two vessels, and Iran's official confirmation of a blockade. None of these previous claims have been independently verified, and Western officials have not confirmed any such incidents. This latest report follows the same pattern of a single Iranian-source claim.

3 developments

1. 00:13 · 13 JunLatest

   The targeted vessels are identified as belonging to the United States Navy.

2. 00:00 · 13 Jun

   Iranian Navy confirms the use of warning shots against the vessels.

3. 23:53 · 12 Jun

   Iran reports attacks on ships in Strait of Hormuz

• Developing00:29 · 14 JulIranian forces fire back at ships in Strait of Hormuz
• Developing04:06 · 8 JulIran launches more missiles at naval vessels in Strait of Hormuz
• Strong01:53 · 11 JunIran continues cruise missile launches toward US warships in Strait of Hormuz
• Strong04:24 · 6 AugIran fires warning shots at tanker in Strait of Hormuz, crew unharmed

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