The Tasnim news agency, citing local sources, reported Monday evening that several ships were struck in the Strait of Hormuz after violating navigation regulations. No details on the vessels' identity, damage, or casualties have been reported. Iranian state media have previously made similar unverified claims of attacks on vessels in the same waterway.
The Tasnim news agency, citing local sources, reported Monday evening that several ships were struck in the Strait of Hormuz after violating navigation regulations. The report provides no details on the identity, nationality, damage, or casualties involving the vessels. Iranian state media have previously reported similar unverified claims of maritime incidents in the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman. These include an IRGC Navy claim of striking two vessels for illegal crossing, and an Iranian official's allegation of a US missile strike on a cruise ship. The current report remains unconfirmed, and no independent verification is available.
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