Iranian reports claim exchange of fire between US and IRGC in Strait of Hormuz

Israeli journalist Hannanel Aviv reports that Iranian sources claim an exchange of fire is underway between US forces and Iran's Revolutionary Guards in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The report is single-sourced and unverified.

This is the latest in a series of unverified reports of US-Iran naval engagements in the Strait of Hormuz over the past week, as previously covered by The Zioneer (e.g., reports on July 12-13 citing various Iranian and Arab sources). The current report comes from a single Israeli journalist citing Iranian sources and has not been independently confirmed by US or Israeli officials. No details on the scale of the exchange, casualties, or vessel involvement are yet available.

2 developments

1. 16:37 · 16 JulLatest

   Reports specify the exchange is occurring near Bandar Abbas.

2. 00:56 · 15 Jul

   Iranian reports claim exchange of fire between US and IRGC in Strait of Hormuz

• Strong22:35 · 18 JulIranian reports claim exchange of fire between US forces and IRGC in Strait of Hormuz
• Developing15:24 · 11 JunIran-linked channels report fresh exchange of fire with US Navy in Strait of Hormuz
• Developing19:00 · 12 JulIran and US in naval exchange in Strait of Hormuz, journalist reports
• Developing18:24 · 5 JunIranian Guards Fire Warning Shots at US Warships in Gulf of Oman

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