Iran’s Revolutionary Guard fired on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, causing significant damage to its bridge. While Iran claims the vessel ignored warnings, the UKMTO reported no prior alert. This incident escalates regional maritime tensions, following recent US seizures of Iranian vessels and ongoing disputes over naval blockades. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard fired on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, causing significant damage to its bridge. While Iran claims the vessel ignored warnings, the UKMTO reported no prior alert. This incident escalates regional maritime tensions, following recent US seizures of Iranian vessels and ongoing disputes over naval blockades.
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