A missile launched by Iran struck near a US-escorted ship crossing the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report. The vessel continued through the waterway and exited the strait.
A report from The Zioneer's curated sources states that Iran launched a missile overnight toward a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz under American escort. The missile struck the water near the vessel, which was able to continue its passage and exit the strategic chokepoint. The incident follows a pattern of Iranian maritime aggression in the strait, as previously reported by The Zioneer. No casualties or damage to the ship have been reported, and the vessel's identity remains unconfirmed. The report is based on a single source and has not been independently verified.
3 developments
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