The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy launched missiles at the Emirati-flagged vessel GFS Galaxy in the Strait of Hormuz, according to reports, and the ship is reportedly sinking. The details come from a single source and remain unverified.
At 00:06 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported that an Iranian claim stated the Emirati-flagged vessel GFS Galaxy had been struck by an Iranian cruise missile and sank. A new report at 00:37 Jerusalem, from a separate source, now specifies that the attack was carried out by IRGC Navy missiles and that the ship is still sinking, rather than already sunk. The discrepancy may reflect the timing of the reports — the ship may be in the process of sinking.
The first reports of a missile launch toward the Strait of Hormuz emerged at 00:06 Jerusalem, when The Zioneer noted an unverified report of a cruise missile launch. Within the same minute, reports indicated that the launch originated from the Sirik area, with explosions heard there. A third report, also at 00:06, claimed that the vessel GFS Galaxy had been struck and sunk. All reports have come from Iranian sources and remain unverified; no independent confirmation has been obtained.
The Strait of Hormuz has been a focal point of Iran-U.S. tensions in recent weeks. The Zioneer has reported multiple incidents: On July 7, the IRGC attacked a vessel in the strait, according to Channel 14 News. On July 12, the IRGC announced an attack on another commercial vessel. On July 5, the IRGC diverted six ships from the Omani route, as reported by Pars news agency. These incidents occurred despite a reported U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding.
The current report remains from a single source and is unverified. No independent confirmation of the attack, the vessel's condition, or any casualties has been reported. The identity and nationality of the vessel (Emirati-flagged) have been stated but not independently confirmed. It is also unclear whether the vessel's crew is safe.
5 developments
- DevelopingIRGC announces attack on another commercial vessel in the strait area
- DevelopingIRGC says it struck a Singapore-flagged vessel ignoring its orders tonight
- StrongIRGC attacked vessel in Strait of Hormuz overnight, Channel 14 reports
- DevelopingIranian report: IRGC strikes ships that attacked Iran with missiles
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