A report circulating in Iranian media claims that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) struck a cargo vessel near the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel's identity, extent of damage, and casualties remain unconfirmed. The report follows weeks of IRGC naval assertiveness in the waterway.
Iranian state media now confirm that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) struck a cargo vessel near the Strait of Hormuz tonight, after the desk first reported the claim from a single channel at 23:16. The confirmation follows a cascade of reports that began with an IRGC statement at 18:18 Jerusalem on Thursday claiming its Navy engaged a vessel 7.5 nautical miles off Oman for attempting an unauthorized transit. Over the next hours, the Wall Street Journal, citing senior US officials, identified the vessel as Singapore-flagged, reported damage but no casualties, and placed the strike off the coast of Oman — hours after an Iranian warning against unapproved routes.
By 18:18, The Wall Street Journal had reported damage and no casualties, citing US officials. The strike occurred after weeks of IRGC assertiveness in the waterway: as The Zioneer reported on June 6, satellite imagery suggested the IRGC maintains a continuous fast-attack craft presence with approximately 80 craft deployed and full crew rotations every 12 hours. On June 12, the IRGC fired a missile at a vessel attempting to cross the strait; on June 11, Iranian state media reported IRGC strikes on ships that had struck Iran, an unverified claim. Earlier this month, reports emerged of strikes on radar and air defense systems at an IRGC naval base, reported by The Zioneer on June 10. The IRGC has also turned ships back in the strait, as noted on June 20.
The latest strike marks a kinetic escalation against commercial shipping in a strategic waterway where the IRGC has maintained tightened control for weeks. It tests the informal understanding between Washington and Tehran, following earlier warning shots. The vessel's name, flag, cargo, and the precise extent of damage remain unconfirmed, as does any casualty count — the only figure cited is 'no casualties' from US officials via the Wall Street Journal.
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