Iranian state-affiliated media reported Thursday evening that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched cruise missiles toward suspicious vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The report, attributed to Iranian sources, has not been independently verified.
Iranian state-linked outlets reported on Thursday that the IRGC naval force launched cruise missiles targeting suspicious vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The report provides no details on the identity, nationality, or status of the vessels, nor on any damage or casualties.
The Strait of Hormuz has been a focal point of escalating IRGC maritime activity in recent weeks. The Zioneer has previously covered multiple IRGC naval operations in the waterway, including strikes on tankers and warning shots at commercial vessels, as part of what Tehran describes as countermeasures against alleged provocations. However, the current report remains a single-source claim from Iranian media and has yet to be corroborated by independent or international sources.
Neither the IRGC nor Iranian state media have released official statements beyond the initial report, and no immediate reaction has come from US or regional naval forces.
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