Iran fired at vessels in the Strait of Hormuz - details
Iran's IRGC carried out a large-scale missile launch at oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. According to UKMTO, a tanker was struck by an unknown missile on its port side, and the crew was unharmed. The IRGC fired five ballistic missiles, and at least one vessel was damaged. Iran threatened to impose a zone closed to shipping in response to the US oil blockade.
Iran's IRGC carried out a large-scale missile launch at oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, causing fires on the vessels. According to Britain's UKMTO, a tanker exiting through the strait was struck by an unknown missile on its port side. The vessel was damaged, the crew was unharmed, and there was no environmental damage. The IRGC fired five ballistic missiles, and at least one vessel was damaged. Iran threatened Washington with economic pressure measures and the imposition of a zone closed to shipping in the Persian Gulf in response to the US oil blockade. Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Mohsen Rezaei clarified that the restricted-access zone would begin at the line of the American blockade and cover part of the gulf; any vessel crossing the boundaries would become subject to Iranian sanctions. Amid the escalation, the Iranian currency hit a record low, and the oil minister resigned. Chief of the General Staff of Iran's Armed Forces Major General Ali Abdollahi issued a warning to international organizations. IRGC Navy Commander Ali Ozmai threatened to destroy any vessels attempting to pass along the route without Tehran's permission. His statement followed reports of an attack on the tanker Trend under the flag of Togo.