Corroborated · Strait of Hormuz (approximate) ·
Iran's Supreme National Security Council secretary Rezaei, quoted by Tasnim, says Iran has targeted an average of five smuggling vessels each night over the past two to three months in the Strait of Hormuz, and that the smugglers are led by the CENTCOM commander and use UAE military forces. Drop Site News relays Iran saying seven vessels were hit in the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz. Stars and Stripes and EA WorldView report that attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz are rising, and Stars and Stripes says the US and Israel are weighing new strikes on Iran.
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Corroborated: 3 independent sources.
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| Detail | Reported | Reported by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| What happened | Naval incident | Supreme National Security Council (via Tasnim News (Telegram)); Iran (via Drop Site News); Stars and Stripes; EA WorldView | 4 origins listed, counted as 3 independent |
| Place | Strait of Hormuz | Supreme National Security Council (via Tasnim News (Telegram)); Iran (via Drop Site News); Stars and Stripes; EA WorldView | 4 origins listed, counted as 3 independent |
| Who did it | Iran | Supreme National Security Council (via Tasnim News (Telegram)) | One origin, unverified |
| Target | smuggling vessels | Supreme National Security Council (via Tasnim News (Telegram)); Iran (via Drop Site News) | Reported by 2 independent origins |
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