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Iranian agencies reported the interception of a foreign aircraft by the aerospace forces of the Revolutionary Guard Corps, as well as explosions and possible air defense activity in the strait area. There is no official confirmation yet.
Otabek YusupovUS command in the region reported that in recent months more than 95% of vessels have transited the Strait of Hormuz safely, despite the actions of the IRGC. American forces have assisted more than 3,000 commercial vessels over six months and supported the export of more than 1.5 billion barrels of oil since the summer.
Otabek YusupovIran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reported that its naval forces simultaneously attacked four vessels in the northern Persian Gulf which, according to the IRGC, were transferring oil and sailing 'along unauthorized routes.' According to the IRGC, fires on the vessels were still burning. Iran also accused the United States of encouraging ships to pass through a mined sea corridor and warned that its response could target American bases in the region.
Javlon TursunovA representative of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Hossein Mohebi, announced preparations for a display of a new weapon — the 'father of all bombs,' without revealing details. He also said that after the 12-day war with Israel, Iran's missile arsenal grew 1.5 times, and the defense doctrine is shifting toward 'permanent and absolute deterrence' with an emphasis on asymmetric actions.
Javlon TursunovAccording to a statement by the Navy of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), a supertanker carrying more than 2 million barrels of crude oil exploded and caught fire after hitting a naval mine south of the Strait of Hormuz. According to the IRGC, the vessel had switched off its radar and navigation systems, ignored warnings, and was traveling along an 'unauthorized southern route.' The ship's name, flag, crew details, and information about casualties have not been disclosed.
Sevara AzamovaThe Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said two oil tankers struck mines it had laid in the southern part of the Strait of Hormuz and caught fire. UKMTO confirmed only an incident between a tanker and military forces with no damage. Tehran threatened strikes on undersea cables and 'new weapons,' and also claimed a US MQ-9 drone was shot down, which the US rejects.
Sevara AzamovaThe IRGC said that early on Tuesday it shot down an American MQ-9 drone over the Strait of Hormuz and called it the 54th aircraft of this type destroyed. The information comes from the Iranian side via the Fars agency and has not been confirmed by the United States.
Javlon TursunovHossein Mohebbi, a representative of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), said that seven major internet cables run under the Strait of Hormuz and warned of the unveiling of 'new targets and new weapons' amid tensions with the US. Earlier, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Mohsen Rezaei spoke of possible strikes on undersea cables, data centers and AI facilities in the event of a new war.
Aziz KarimovThe German Foreign Ministry summoned the Iranian ambassador over alleged plans of assassination attempts against pro-Israel figures. Earlier, a Hamburg court sentenced two men to 8.5 and 4.5 years in prison for plotting against the head of the Central Council of Jews in Germany, Josef Schuster, and the head of the German-Israeli Society, Volker Beck. According to the prosecution, one of the convicted men received instructions from the Quds Force. Tehran has previously rejected such accusations.
Otabek YusupovIran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reported that an oil tanker in the southern part of the Strait of Hormuz struck a naval mine, causing a fire on board the vessel. According to the IRGC, the tanker had switched off all positioning and navigation systems since the start of its voyage and attempted to pass along an 'unauthorized' southern route. This is already the third such incident in several days.
Aziz KarimovThe Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said a second supertanker carrying more than 2 million barrels of oil hit a mine and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel was traveling along an 'unauthorized' route with its positioning systems switched off. Data on the ship, crew and consequences have not been disclosed.
Otabek YusupovThe IRGC Navy stated that a supertanker carrying more than 2 million barrels of oil struck a sea mine in the Strait of Hormuz, causing an explosion and fire. Iran called the vessel 'illegal' and accused it of disabling navigation systems. US Central Command (CENTCOM) maintains that the strait is controlled by the US and remains open.
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