Iranian state broadcaster IRIB reports that two vessels attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz were struck by Iranian projectiles. The report comes amid an ongoing series of exchanges in the waterway, with the IRGC having previously declared the strait closed. No details on the identity of the vessels, extent of damage, or casualties are yet available.
Iranian state television IRIB reported late Wednesday that Iranian projectiles struck two vessels attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz. The broadcast did not specify the type of projectiles, the identity or flag of the vessels, or whether there were casualties or damage.
This is the latest incident in a rapidly escalating confrontation in the strategic waterway. As The Zioneer reported earlier Wednesday, the IRGC's Khatam al-Anbiya headquarters declared the strait closed to all vessels including oil tankers. The announcement followed US airstrikes on seven targets along Iran's southern coast, according to Mehr news agency. Iran has also been launching anti-ship cruise missiles at US warships in the strait, as reported by the Arabic-language Telegram network Abu Saleh.
A separate preliminary report tracked by The Zioneer at 21:36 UTC described missile launches from the city of Shiraz toward the Persian Gulf. Another unverified report indicated the destruction of Kangan port near Sirik in southern Iran.
The IRIB claim remains unverified by independent sources. No vessel identification, impact confirmation, or casualty figures are yet available. The US military has not commented on the report at this time.
3 developments
- DevelopingIRGC launches missile at vessel attempting to cross Strait of Hormuz
- DevelopingIran claims it attacked enemy forces near Strait of Hormuz
- DevelopingIRGC Navy commander threatens to attack hostile warships in Strait of Hormuz
- DevelopingIran-linked channels report fresh exchange of fire with US Navy in Strait of Hormuz
Source and signal
- Internal intake