Israeli media and security analysts report that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attacked a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, with explosions reported in the Bandar Abbas area and on islands in the strait. The reports are preliminary and unverified.
Reports from Israel's Channel 12 News and security analyst Yair Goldblatt indicate that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attacked a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday evening, with a series of explosions reported in the Bandar Abbas area and on islands in the strait. The reports are preliminary and unverified.
This follows a series of reports earlier in the evening. At 21:58, The Zioneer reported that IRGC-linked channels claimed an attack on a vessel in the strait. At 22:01, Iranian media reported explosions in Bandar Abbas and renewed exchange of fire with the US. Earlier today, Goldblatt assessed that the explosions may be caused by IRGC missiles fired at ships.
The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic chokepoint through which about 20% of the world's oil passes. Tensions have been high in the region, with the US conducting airstrikes against Iranian targets in recent weeks. The IRGC has repeatedly targeted vessels it accuses of violating navigation rules.
The identity and nationality of the vessel, any damage or casualties, and the exact source of the explosions remain unconfirmed. The reports are based on single sources and have not been independently verified.
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