Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) fired at least two missiles at commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz early Tuesday, causing significant damage to both ships. No casualties have been reported, according to IRGC sources.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed it fired at least two missiles at commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz early Tuesday, striking both ships and causing significant damage. The IRGC did not identify the vessels' flags or ownership, and no casualties were reported. The attack follows a series of IRGC actions in the strait since early June, including warning shots, drone launches at US warships, and the diversion of vessels from Omani shipping lanes. The IRGC has repeatedly asserted control over the waterway and threatened action against unauthorized shipping. The incident raises the risk of further escalation between Iran and international maritime forces operating in the region. The report comes from a single IRGC-linked source and has not been independently corroborated.
2 developments
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- Internal intake