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Iran’s IRGC says it attacks ships daily in Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s IRGC says it attacks ships daily in Strait of Hormuz Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says its forces regularly attack small vessels and block their passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Spokesperson Hossein Mohebbi described daily “military conflict” in an interview with the semi-official Fars news agency. “We have been hitting small ships and preventing them from passing for a…

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claims to be engaged in daily military conflicts with small vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a statement from its spokesperson, Hossein Mohebbi, to the semi-official Fars news agency. Mohebbi highlighted that Iran has been attacking these ships and blocking their passage for an extended period, while the United States has not responded to these actions.

The situation has prompted Iran to examine the United States' reaction to Tehran's proposal to reopen the strait, which was relayed by Qatar. Additionally, the UK Maritime Trade Operations agency reported attacks on at least three commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, further emphasizing the ongoing tension in the region.

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