A ship was struck by Iranian fire in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday evening, according to an unverified report. The vessel's identity, any casualties, and the extent of damage are not yet known.
A ship was struck by Iranian fire in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday evening, according to an unverified report circulating in Israeli security channels. The vessel's identity, nationality, and the extent of any damage or casualties are not yet known.
The Zioneer has documented a series of Iranian maritime attacks in the Strait of Hormuz in recent weeks. These include: a tanker hit by a projectile of unknown origin on June 27; a cargo vessel struck by an Iranian drone on June 26; a commercial ship hit by a missile on June 25 as Iran's foreign minister reiterated toll demands; an Iranian drone strike on a merchant ship on July 27; and an IRGC cruise missile strike on a merchant vessel that refused orders on August 4. The new incident has not been independently verified.
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