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Iran's Revolutionary Guards Attack Two Ships in Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Tensions

Iran's Revolutionary Guards attacked and detained two ships in the Strait of Hormuz on July 12, asserting full control over the passage and warning against unauthorized transit amid rising regional tensions.

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Iran's Revolutionary Guards Attack Two Ships in Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Tensions
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What happened

  1. 01Iran's Revolutionary Guards attacked two ships in the Strait of Hormuz on July 12, 2026.
  2. 02Four ships tried to cross via an unauthorized route allegedly supported by the US.
  3. 03Two ships were damaged and detained; two others retreated after missile and drone strikes.
  4. 04Iran claims full control over the Strait and designates the only safe passage.
  5. 05Tehran warns no oil, gas, or chemical shipments will pass without its approval.
  6. 06Ships ignoring Iran's warnings face inevitable accidents according to the Guards.
Translated and summarized by baba from Walla, the latest report. Read Walla’s original

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