IRGC Targets Commercial Vessels in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) fired projectiles overnight at two commercial vessels—a British tanker and a Qatari LNG tanker—in the Strait of Hormuz. Both ships sustained damage, particularly the Qatari vessel near its engine room, but no casualties were reported. The US and CENTCOM are monitoring the situation and warning of a potential response.
Date: July 7, 2026
Location: Strait of Hormuz, Iran
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: naval
Severity: HIGH
Source: Axios / ILTV