Iran says it struck two ships in Strait of Hormuz
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said Thursday they struck two ships attempting an unauthorized route through the Strait of Hormuz, disabling the vessels and prompting four oil tankers to rapidly change course. The Guards claimed the ships acted under U.S. deception and air cover, and they reasserted Iran’s full control over the strait.
The Strike
On Thursday, Iranian state media reported that the IRGC fired on two vessels that disregarded warnings and attempted to navigate a “non-legal and unsafe” alternate route through the Strait of Hormuz. The ships were struck and came to a halt. The IRGC said four oil tankers that were in the vicinity immediately reversed course. Exact damage and casualties remain unknown.
Iran’s Message to the U.S.
The IRGC statement emphasized that Iran maintains full control over the Strait of Hormuz and dismissed U.S. claims about safe passage. It accused Washington of “deception” and said the targeted ships were under U.S. military air cover. The incident highlights Tehran’s willingness to use force to enforce its claimed authority over the strategic chokepoint, through which a fifth of global oil trade passes.
What's Next
The U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet, based in Bahrain, has not yet commented on the incident. It remains unclear whether the attack will prompt a U.S. military response or further escalation in the Gulf region.
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Iran says it struck two ships in Strait of Hormuz
