Iran's IRGC fires on container ship in Strait of Hormuz
Tehran. Iran has fired upon a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. According to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), a 'gun boat' belonging to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) opened fire on a container ship passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
The UKMTO, operated under the leadership of the Royal Navy, reported that the incident occurred approximately 15 nautical miles northeast of Oman. According to the report, an IRGC 'gun boat' approached the vessel.
It is reported that the boat opened fire directly on the ship without the standard VHF radio warning. The UKMTO stated that this attack caused significant damage to the ship's bridge.
There have been no reports of fire or environmental damage in this incident so far. All crew members of the ship are reported to be safe.
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