Iran's IRGC fires on container ship in Strait of Hormuz

Summary

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps fired on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, damaging the ship's bridge without causing injuries or environmental damage.

Key Points
  • Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) fired upon a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • The incident occurred about 15 nautical miles northeast of Oman.
  • The IRGC gun boat opened fire without issuing a standard VHF radio warning.
  • The attack caused significant damage to the ship's bridge, but no crew members were harmed and no fire or environmental damage was reported.
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