Iranian forces have reportedly opened fire at ships in the Persian Gulf, according to a single unverified report early Sunday. No details on the nationality of the vessels, damage, or casualties are available.
A single unverified source reported early Sunday that Iranian forces opened fire at ships in the Persian Gulf. The message, circulated via security channels, did not specify the location, the identity or nationality of the targeted vessels, or whether any were hit. No independent confirmation was immediately available. The Zioneer has previously reported on several unverified incidents of Iranian naval fire in the Gulf region over the past month (see July 14, July 8, June 12, among others). All remain unconfirmed.
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