U.S. Media Reports Iranian Revolutionary Guard Strikes Two Merchant Ships in the Strait of Hormuz
Source: Global Times
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On July 6, Xinhua News Agency reported from Washington that the American news website Axios cited a U.S. official saying that the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps fired at least two missiles at several commercial ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Two commercial vessels were hit and severely damaged, with no casualties reported.
Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Weapons & Equipment
Subcategory
Naval Engagement
SALUTE Report
Size
Not specified
Activity
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps fired at least two missiles at commercial ships
Location
Strait of Hormuz
Unit
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
Time
July 6
Equipment
missiles
Summary
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps fired at least two missiles at commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz on July 6, causing severe damage to the vessels. No casualties were reported from the incident.
Key Facts
- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched missiles at commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
- At least two ships were hit and severely damaged.
- No casualties were reported.