{
  "id": 14671385,
  "title": "Iran’s Revolutionary Guard denies unauthorized ship attacks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/irans-revolutionary-guard-denies-unauthorized-ship-attacks",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T10:26:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/world/s4py78lmu"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Revolutionary Guard of Iran has refuted allegations of unauthorized ship attacks, asserting that these incidents were meticulously planned in coordination with high-ranking officials. Speaking on behalf of the Revolutionary Guard, Hossein Mohibi, the spokesperson, clarified that the attacks on non-compliant vessels were not unilateral or solitary actions, but were instead fully orchestrated with senior authorities within the nation. This response followed media reports that suggested Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was unaware of the attacks, which transpired following a memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States. Mohibi emphasized that the actions against the ships were not undertaken without prior consultation, underscoring the Revolutionary Guard's dedication to seeking approval from the highest echelons of power prior to any field operations. These denials have ignited discussion regarding the level of awareness among Iranian leadership concerning maritime activities, particularly in light of current regional tensions.",
  "summary": "Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says ship attacks were coordinated with senior officials, rejecting claims of unilateral action.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Containers and debris captured floating around the Strait of Hormuz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/containers-and-debris-captured-floating-around-the-strait-of-hormuz",
        "published": "2026-10-15T08:06:06.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Egypt Independent",
        "title": "Two cargo ships sunk in Strait of Hormuz as Iran ramps up attacks in run-up to midterms",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/two-cargo-ships-sunk-in-strait-of-hormuz-as-iran-ramps-up-attacks-in",
        "published": "2026-10-15T08:57:14.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}