The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that two explosions heard on Qeshm Island on Thursday evening were the result of an attack on two ships that 'violated the law.' The claim is unverified and comes from a single source.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a statement Thursday evening claiming that the explosions heard on Qeshm Island were caused by an attack on two ships that "violated the law." This marks a departure from the earlier account by the Iranian Navy, which had described the blasts as interceptions of hostile targets at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz.
The first reports of explosions on Qeshm Island and the port city of Bandar Abbas emerged at 21:14 Jerusalem, initially unverified. Within minutes, Iranian state media cited military sources confirming that the explosions were an interception of hostile targets. The IRGC's subsequent statement now attributes the incident to strikes on two vessels, without specifying their nature or location. The claim remains unverified by independent sources.
The Zioneer has documented a series of escalating IRGC claims in the Strait of Hormuz, including earlier reports of repelling tankers, disabling commercial vessels, and striking US warships. Previous explosions on Qeshm Island in June were attributed to IRGC speedboat operations. The current announcement comes amid heightened tensions, with the IRGC asserting control over the strait and threatening further action.
The IRGC's latest claim has not been independently confirmed. The type of vessels involved, the exact location, and whether any casualties or damage occurred remain unknown. No independent or Israeli sources have corroborated the IRGC's version of events.
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