An informed source told Amichai Stein (i24NEWS) that Iran launches at least six drones every night at ships in the Strait of Hormuz, with the U.S. military intercepting some. The report also states the Trump administration views any Iranian toll collection in the strait as a 'red line.'
Amichai Stein of i24NEWS reported Sunday evening, citing a source familiar with the details, that Iran is launching at least six drones every night at ships in the Strait of Hormuz, some of which are intercepted by the U.S. military. The source linked the nightly launches to 'Iranian anger' over ships transiting the Omani side of the strait 'with American encouragement.'
The report also cited the Trump administration's position that Tehran will not be allowed to collect tolls or fees from shipping in the waterway. A U.S. official was quoted: 'That's a red line.'
Stein connected the issue to the recent visit of IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi and senior Israeli officials with the commander of U.S. CENTCOM, noting that much of their discussion focused on Iran. The report aligns with a pattern The Zioneer previously covered — nightly IRGC drone launches at commercial and military vessels in the strait have been reported since early June. Earlier this week, a U.S. official reportedly told NBC that the attacks continue despite a diplomatic understanding between Washington and Tehran. The Trump administration's public warning against toll collection directly contradicts earlier threats from an Iranian negotiator, who warned in June that payment would be exacted 'at Hormuz.'
3 developments
- DevelopingAmichai Stein: IRGC sent 2–4 attack drones at US Navy ships nightly in the Strait of Hormuz
- DevelopingUS Navy escorts tankers through Iranian-threatened Hormuz route despite recent attacks
- DevelopingUS shot down two Iranian drones after attempted strike on ships in Hormuz, Fox News reports
- StrongTrump says Iran struck a merchant ship in the Strait of Hormuz, US intercepted three drones
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