Iranian ballistic missile reportedly strikes ship in Persian Gulf

A ship was hit by an Iranian ballistic missile in the Persian Gulf, according to reports. The vessel's identity and extent of damage are not yet known.

A ship was reportedly struck by an Iranian ballistic missile in the Persian Gulf on Thursday afternoon. The identity of the vessel and the extent of damage remain unclear. The incident adds to heightened maritime tensions in the region, where the United States has been conducting airstrikes on Iranian military infrastructure near the Strait of Hormuz since early June, as The Zioneer has reported.

3 developments

1. 2 hours ago · 14:07 · 9 JulLatest

   Report confirms ballistic missile strike on a ship in Persian Gulf.

2. 13:57 · 9 Jul

   IRGC identified as the perpetrator of the US warship attack.

3. 13:56 · 9 Jul

   Report: US warship attacked in Persian Gulf

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