Iranian media report that a missile was launched from the Sirik area toward a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday night. Explosions were also reported in southern Iran, with details under investigation. The reports are preliminary and unconfirmed.
In the latest escalation overnight Sunday into Monday, Iranian media reported a missile launch from the Sirik coastal area toward a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, according to initial, unconfirmed reports. The launch follows a series of incidents in the waterway over the past 24 hours.
Earlier, at 02:58 Jerusalem on Sunday, The Zioneer reported explosions on Qeshm Island. Minutes later, additional reports described explosions in the broader Strait of Hormuz area, and by the same hour, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced the closure of the strait after striking a vessel that attempted an unauthorized route, according to i24NEWS. The Zioneer also reported unverified claims of US strikes on southern Iran, though these remain unconfirmed.
The Strait of Hormuz has been a flashpoint for days. The Zioneer reported on July 9 that explosions were heard and Iranian forces were reportedly targeting US vessels. On June 13, the IRGC fired warning shots at a vessel. More recently, on July 7 and 8, Iran launched ballistic missiles at ships in the strait. The Sirik area specifically has seen repeated explosions, as reported on June 11, June 14, and July 12.
The current missile launch is reported by a single source and remains unverified. No details are available on the type of missile, whether it struck its target, or any casualties. The cause of the earlier explosions in southern Iran also remains under investigation.
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